Agenda Profile: Helle-Moonika Helme
First Reading of the Draft Act on Amendments to the Income Tax Act (219 SE)
2024-01-24
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary session
Political Position
The political stance is strongly aimed at amending the Income Tax Act to increase the tax-exempt limit for employee personal car reimbursement to 42 cents. The position is justified on policy and value grounds, calling it a fair act. This is a recurring theme, as the speaker refers to a previous unsuccessful attempt to achieve the 45-cent limit.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates detailed knowledge concerning the specific thresholds of the Income Tax Act, referencing the precise amounts (30, 42, and 45 cents) in the context of personal vehicle reimbursement. The expertise is narrowly focused on the technical amendments and numerical values within the tax legislation.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and direct, while simultaneously incorporating a slightly pleading or hopeful tone when addressing colleagues ("Perhaps you would now be so kind"). The appeal combines the presentation of specific figures with a moral argument concerning justice.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker is an active legislator, having repeatedly submitted similar bills aimed at amending the Income Tax Act, referencing a previous unsuccessful attempt involving the 45-cent threshold.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is aimed at colleagues who voted against a similar bill previously, but the criticism is mostly indirect and focuses on the lack of political backing. Currently, efforts are being made to convince the opposing side and secure support for a new threshold that is closer to a compromise.
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Collaboration Style
The cooperation style is characterized by a willingness to compromise, as the speaker is prepared to lower their initial proposal (from 45 cents to 42 cents) in order to secure support from colleagues. They address their colleagues directly, asking for their kind support and a shared understanding of what constitutes a fair action.
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Regional Focus
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Economic Views
Economic perspectives are centered on tax relief, specifically supporting an increase in the tax-free limit for employee reimbursement of personal vehicle use. This indicates a desire to reduce work-related expenses through the tax system and support the interests of the labour force.
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Social Issues
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is clearly on initiating and supporting bills to amend the Income Tax Act. The priority is raising a specific tax-exempt threshold for employee benefits, having initiated this topic.
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