Progressive income taxation allows a country's resources to be shared more successfully with society. The 10% flat tax has played its role in shedding light on incomes, but it's time to replace it, Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, told BTA.
Speaking about the expectations for Bulgaria's entry into the Eurozone, she said that despite the upcoming elections, when there is unity between the main political forces, the goal can be achieved and this chance should not be missed.
"Bulgaria, like the rest of the world, has made the fight against inflation a priority and has achieved quite a lot. Inflation continues to fall and we expect to see it by the end of the year in the range of around 3 percent. "Sofia has a way to meet the requirements for entering the Eurozone," Georgieva added.
Bulgaria and the US have already signed an agreement on the automatic exchange of tax information. The document was signed by Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lyudmila Petkova and US Ambassador to Bulgaria Kenneth Merten. "Administrative..
In May, the economic situation in the country improved for a second month in a row. There was an improvement in retail trade, construction and services, but there was a decline marked in industry. In construction, industry and services, no price..
The Bulgarian National Bank held an auction for the sale of securities with 3-year maturity at a 3% interest rate. At the auction, the Ministry of Finance offered bonds worth EUR 150 million. Interest will be paid once in 6 months, with the loan..
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