Agenda Profile: Tanel Kiik
Draft law amending the Enterprise Income Tax Simplification Act, the Security Tax Act, and the Income Tax Act (645 SE) – First Reading
2025-05-20
15th Riigikogu, 5th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
Criticizing the government's tax policy, the speaker claims that the VAT increase affects low-wage earners twice as much as the wealthy. They question why the government is choosing a regressive tax amendment when the whole of Europe is moving in the opposite direction.
Topic Expertise
Uses the Ministry of Finance's data regarding the distribution of the tax burden in different income deciles. Demonstrates a deep understanding of the effects of tax policy.
Rhetorical Style
It employs a direct and critical tone, relying on specific data. The questions are sharp and demand clear answers concerning the fairness of the tax policy.
Activity Patterns
He/She raised a question regarding the VAT increase, focusing specifically on its impact on low-wage earners. He/She emphasized the social aspects of tax policy.
Opposition Stance
He/She criticized the government's VAT increase, arguing that it disproportionately affects low-wage earners. They demanded a fairer tax policy and the introduction of a progressive income tax.
Collaboration Style
Demonstrates openness to cooperation by requesting clarification from the minister and offering constructive criticism. It emphasizes the need for fact-based communication and proposes opportunities for improved collaboration, all while maintaining a professional approach.
Regional Focus
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Economic Views
They criticized the VAT increase as regressive, noting that it disproportionately affects low-income earners. They advocated for the implementation of a progressive income tax to ensure a fairer distribution of the tax burden.
Social Issues
They criticized the increase in the value-added tax (VAT) as unfair toward low-wage earners. They supported the implementation of a progressive income tax to ensure fairer treatment.
Legislative Focus
The speaker voices strong opposition to the draft law on the simplified taxation of business income, specifically focusing on making the VAT increase permanent. He/She criticizes the government’s tax policy, arguing that the VAT hike disproportionately impacts low-income individuals (an 18% impact on the first income decile versus 8% for the wealthier population). As an alternative, the speaker supports a progressive income tax and a corporate profit tax, citing the general European trend.
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