Agenda Profile: Raimond Kaljulaid
First Reading of the Bill to Amend the Income Tax Act (230 SE)
2024-02-07
15th Riigikogu, 3rd sitting, plenary sitting.
Political Position
The political spotlight is currently aimed at the draft bill concerning the taxation of credit institutions, with emphasis placed on the necessity of understanding the technical details of the current Income Tax Act (ITA § 47[1]). The speaker questions the preparation and knowledge of the bill's proponent regarding the existing framework for advance payments, stressing the importance of a detailed and knowledge-based approach to policy.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates technical proficiency regarding the Income Tax Act, specifically citing the regulation concerning advance payments by credit institutions (ITA § 47[1]). He stresses that he has personally mastered the intricacies of this special taxation regime down to the finest detail, thereby positioning himself as an authority on the subject.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal and authoritative, centering on logical reasoning and the extraction of technical details. The speaker challenges the presenter's expertise, expecting them to be thoroughly versed in the special taxation regime, and adopts a skeptical and demanding tone.
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Activity Patterns
Based on the data, the activity is limited to the question raised at the Riigikogu plenary session during the first reading of the bill.
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Opposition Stance
The opposition is focused on the rapporteur of the draft legislation, who is being criticized for potentially lacking sufficient depth of knowledge regarding the current taxation regime for credit institutions. The criticism targets the inadequate preparation and is intense, suggesting that the presentation of the bill without proper foundational knowledge is unacceptable.
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Collaboration Style
There is no information regarding the collaboration style.
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Regional Focus
The focus is at the national level on amendments to the Income Tax Act and the taxation of credit institutions; there is no regional focus.
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives are tied to the regulation concerning the taxation of credit institutions. The speaker stressed the necessity of understanding the current tax regime (specifically, advance payments) before introducing a new draft bill, which points to the need for fiscal prudence and highlights the importance of detail in the legislative process.
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Social Issues
There is no data on social issues.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus centers on the draft amendment to the Income Tax Act (Bill 230 SE), which addresses the taxation of banks. My role as the speaker is that of an overseer, requiring the bill's proponent to provide clarification on the technical provisions of the existing law before we proceed to discuss new amendments.
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