Online Tax Bureau in HaikouThe local tax bureau of Haikou, capital of south China's Hainan province, has used the Internet in fighting tax evasion.Since the bureau launched a governmental Website three years ago, it has received 7,457 tip-offs from residents about instances of tax evasion. As a result, 4,400 leads have been investigated. The Website, which was launched in October 1997, provides an instant check on the authenticity of invoices. If they prove to be fake, a report can be filed to the tax bureau. With the likelihood of using fake invoices greatly reduced, the city has witnessed a great increase in tax revenue. |
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