Taxation refers to the customs duties generated by customs clearance. Taxation refers to a normative form in which the state participates in the distribution of social products in a compulsory and unpaid way in order to provide public goods to the society and meet social needs, and obtains fiscal revenue. Taxation is a very important policy tool.

Taxation is the most important form and source of national (government) finance. The essence of taxation is a special distribution relationship formed by the state to meet the needs of the public, rely on the strength of the public, participate in the distribution of national income in accordance with the standards and procedures prescribed by law, and forcibly obtain fiscal revenue. It embodies a specific distribution relationship between the state and taxpayers in the collection and distribution of tax benefits under a certain social system.

The compulsion of taxation means that the state, as a social manager, relies on political power and political power to levy taxes by issuing laws or decrees. Social organizations and members who have the obligation to pay taxes must abide by the compulsory tax laws of the state. Within the scope of the national tax law, taxpayers must pay taxes according to law, otherwise they will be punished by law, which is the embodiment of the legal status of taxation. Mandatory characteristics are reflected in two aspects: on the one hand, the establishment of tax distribution relationship is mandatory, that is, the collection of taxes depends entirely on the political power owned by the state; On the other hand, the process of tax collection is mandatory, that is, if tax violations occur, the state can punish them according to law.

legal ground

People's Republic of China (PRC) tax collection management law

Article 8 Taxpayers and withholding agents have the right to know the provisions of national tax laws and administrative regulations and information related to tax payment procedures from the tax authorities.

Taxpayers and withholding agents have the right to ask the tax authorities to keep their information confidential. The tax authorities shall keep the information of taxpayers and withholding agents confidential according to law.

Taxpayers have the right to apply for tax reduction, exemption and refund according to law.

Taxpayers and withholding agents have the right to make statements and defend the decisions of tax authorities; Enjoy the right to apply for administrative reconsideration, bring an administrative lawsuit and claim state compensation according to law.

Taxpayers and withholding agents have the right to sue and report the illegal acts of tax authorities and tax personnel.