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115年
英文
第 50 題
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In response to sustained inflationary pressure, Taiwan's fiscal authorities have moved to recalibrate the individual income tax framework by expanding personal exemptions and statutory deductions beginning in the 2026 tax year. This recalibration reflects an effort to preserve taxpayers' real purchasing power rather than to overhaul the underlying tax structure. Notably, differentiated exemption levels have been retained, granting enhanced relief to older taxpayers in recognition of their comparatively fixed income profiles. The cumulative effect of these adjustments is not merely incremental. When standard exemptions, deductions for earned income, and housing-related allowances are aggregated, the threshold at which tax liability arises is substantially elevated. Consequently, certain low- to middle-income households may fall entirely outside the taxable range. From a policy perspective, this outcome signals a shift toward reducing distributional strain without abandoning the principle of broad tax compliance. That principle, however, remains firmly enforced in the treatment of cross-border income. Tax authorities have reiterated that remuneration earned through employment in Mainland China constitutes reportable income under Taiwan's tax regime. Although taxes paid abroad may be credited to prevent double taxation, such credits do not negate the obligation to disclose the income itself. Failure to distinguish between tax liability and reporting duty has proven to be a constant source of noncompliance. A further complication arises from taxpayers' reliance on digital income inquiry platforms. These systems, while administratively convenient, do not provide comprehensive coverage of offshore earnings. Misinterpreting their scope can lead taxpayers to conclude — incorrectly — that unlisted income is exempt from declaration. In practice, such omissions expose individuals to retroactive assessments and financial sanctions. Thus, even as Taiwan's tax policy grows more accommodative, it simultaneously underscores the non-negotiable requirement of accurate and complete disclosure.
In response to sustained inflationary pressure, Taiwan's fiscal authorities have moved to recalibrate the individual income tax framework by expanding personal exemptions and statutory deductions beginning in the 2026 tax year. This recalibration reflects an effort to preserve taxpayers' real purchasing power rather than to overhaul the underlying tax structure. Notably, differentiated exemption levels have been retained, granting enhanced relief to older taxpayers in recognition of their comparatively fixed income profiles. The cumulative effect of these adjustments is not merely incremental. When standard exemptions, deductions for earned income, and housing-related allowances are aggregated, the threshold at which tax liability arises is substantially elevated. Consequently, certain low- to middle-income households may fall entirely outside the taxable range. From a policy perspective, this outcome signals a shift toward reducing distributional strain without abandoning the principle of broad tax compliance. That principle, however, remains firmly enforced in the treatment of cross-border income. Tax authorities have reiterated that remuneration earned through employment in Mainland China constitutes reportable income under Taiwan's tax regime. Although taxes paid abroad may be credited to prevent double taxation, such credits do not negate the obligation to disclose the income itself. Failure to distinguish between tax liability and reporting duty has proven to be a constant source of noncompliance. A further complication arises from taxpayers' reliance on digital income inquiry platforms. These systems, while administratively convenient, do not provide comprehensive coverage of offshore earnings. Misinterpreting their scope can lead taxpayers to conclude — incorrectly — that unlisted income is exempt from declaration. In practice, such omissions expose individuals to retroactive assessments and financial sanctions. Thus, even as Taiwan's tax policy grows more accommodative, it simultaneously underscores the non-negotiable requirement of accurate and complete disclosure.
Which inference is best supported by the final paragraph?
- A Tax penalties are becoming less severe.
- B Taxpayers are expected to rely solely on online systems.
- C Greater tax relief increases the risk of noncompliance.
- D Easier tax policies do not reduce legal responsibility.
- E Offshore income will soon be excluded from taxation.
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請觀察文章最後一段結尾處，作者使用了「同時」（simultaneously）這個詞來連接兩個概念。如果前半段是在描述政府提供更寬鬆的稅務優惠（accommodative），那麼請讀一讀後半段，作者對於納稅人「誠實申報」這件事，使用了哪一個形容詞來定義其重要性？這個詞傳達了什麼樣的訊息？
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權利與義務的動態平衡
這題的解題關鍵在於最後一句話的對比邏輯。作者提到，即便台灣的稅務政策變得「更加寬鬆或融通」（more accommodative），這並不意味著規範的鬆動；相反地，文中明確強調了準確且完整申報是「不可協商的要求」（non-negotiable requirement）。這種「福利增加，但責任不減」的論點，完美對應了選項 (D) 的核心含意：即便政策在財務上給予彈性，納稅人的法律責任（申報義務）依舊是不容質疑的。
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