Lin Feng raised a smile on his lips and explained: "It seems that reform matters are very complicated, but in fact it is not difficult to distinguish them carefully."
"The first point is to determine the taxation of various businesses. For example, the imperial court classified all businesses such as tea, wine, catering, rice and grain, etc., and determined the taxation for each type of business."
"Moreover, the taxes here must be abolished at various local checkpoints along the way."
"In a word, lighten its burden."
"Only in this way can we get the support of businessmen and implement it."
Lin Feng talked eloquently and said: "The ultimate goal of the court is to increase taxes. But this increase in taxes does not mean that it must be increased from every businessman, but that it must be reduced from every businessman. But it must be reduced." Expanding the scope of collection is the standard for increasing business taxes.”
"If all your taxes fall on businessmen and increase the burden, it will be difficult to implement."
"So, the point just made must be made clear."
"The second point is how to determine the people who collect taxes. The Ministry of Household Affairs will arrange people in various places to apply for business licenses, that is, permits, for business people. Only after you have a permit can you do business. If If you don’t have a court license, you can’t do business.”
"With the permit, exorbitant taxes and miscellaneous taxes are no longer allowed when transporting along the way. Of course, this is only for some businessmen with shops."
"Because the main targets of your tax collection are these people."
"The rest of the commercial tax management of small vendors are all sporadic and not worth mentioning. They are delegated to local governments and are affected by rain and dew. In fact, this step alone can determine how many merchants there are. Then, with the help of For business licenses issued in various places, a fixed amount of tax will be collected every month, and the rest will not matter. Alternatively, other collection methods can also be considered."
"In the beginning, don't think about getting it right in one step."
Lin Feng's thinking is actually not very clear, he just gives a rough idea.
For now, this is just a scratch.
But as long as the situation is opened up, you can slowly adjust.
Lin Feng continued: "Because this is the first time for fixed-point taxation, it can only be improved step by step. So at the beginning, my suggestion is that businessmen apply for a license and charge a small amount of money, which is the cost of production."
"When a businessman starts to operate in a local area, he arranges for people in various places to collect business taxes. As long as you have this license, you don't need to collect more taxes. According to this idea, this amount of money alone, even if it is collected at all levels, , but there must be more to be collected.”
"The most important thing is that you can get to the bottom of it."
"You know exactly how many people are doing business. You probably also know how much money can be collected. Under such a premise, there are actually fewer people evading taxes in the local area, and naturally more money will enter the Ministry of Household Affairs. "
Lin Feng's expression gradually became serious.
There was a solemn look in his eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "The purpose of taxation is actually to restrict the wealthy gentry and aristocratic families. Because the wealthy gentry and aristocratic families have the largest business, these people control the largest business and control the most. resource."
"Taxing these people's business is equivalent to forcing the money out of these people's hands, and the court will naturally have money. If it is not controlled or controlled, the aristocratic family will eventually dominate, which is quite detrimental to the court."
"Collecting taxes is also to weaken these people."
"So this reform will definitely touch the interests of these people. Whether it should be implemented or not depends on Wang Shangshu's decision. If Wang Shangshu wants to implement it, I will naturally be willing to assist. If Wang Shangshu is not willing, then give up."
Lin Feng had no intention of participating.
For Lin Feng, when he is now serving in the Ministry of War, his first priority is to solve the problems of the Ministry of War. He cannot put his energy on the Ministry of Household Affairs. That would be putting the cart before the horse. Moreover, if the Ministry of Household Affairs wants to reform, Wang Tang of the Ministry of Household Affairs must take the lead, and Lin Feng will only assist.
After Wang Tang heard this, he hesitated even more.
The resistance to reform will be great.
Because most of the people who are doing business are from wealthy gentry families. Each big family controls many industries and has many resources. Once business is allowed in the form of a license and taxes are levied on the license, there will be a big problem.
Wang Tang was hesitant and glanced at Lin Feng again.
Lin Feng waited quietly without saying anything. Everything depends on Wang Tang's decision. And from Lin Feng's point of view, Ying Jiuxiao's health wasn't very good either.
Lin Feng was not very willing to deal with it.
If Wang Tang is willing to push forward regardless, he can still give it a try.
Wang Tang was silent for a long time, and finally gritted his teeth and said, "I'm willing to give this a try."
Having said this, Wang Tang stood up directly, clasped his hands, bowed and bowed, and said: "Lin Shangshu, I want to implement commercial tax reform. It's just that I can't handle this matter alone. I sincerely ask Lin Shangshu to give me some advice and help."
Wang Tang knew Lin Feng's capabilities.
To implement the Ministry of Household's commercial tax reform, this matter must be improved.
Otherwise, everything will be difficult to arrange.
Lin Feng laughed and said: "As long as Wang Shangshu is willing to push forward, I will naturally give my full assistance. Because this matter is also beneficial to Qin."
Wang Tang breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Xiannephew, what do you think of this matter?"
Lin Feng thought for a while and explained: "The reform of commercial taxation is not an easy matter, even like the imperial examination, it is not easy. Therefore, it must be promoted from top to bottom. First of all, in the court, There has to be a consensus.”
"If the game at the top never stops, there will be even more fights below."
"When it comes to the upper levels, it means dividing up the interests and arranging this matter to take into account all parties. Although starting to set up licenses to collect commercial taxes will affect the interests of many people, the key point is that countless places of interest will also be born. .”
"For example, who will take charge of tax collection? At least one minister is needed, right?"
"For example, who will supervise tax collection? The aspect of tax supervision must also be separated separately. This is at least at the level of minister."
"Following down, there are many officials."
"These are the benefits."
Lin Feng talked eloquently and said: "As long as we win over a large number of people with the help of interests, and then suppress a group of people, the policy should be able to be implemented. In fact, the measures we implemented before, such as the land allocation and the imperial examination, have all benefited. People. Farming is supported by countless people, and the imperial examination is supported by countless scholars. Now, the reform of commercial taxation will benefit some people and reduce the burden on businessmen."
Wang Tang's eyes lit up when he heard it, and he praised: "Wonderful, really wonderful. I am convinced by Lin Shangshu's methods."
In the past, Wang Tang knew that Lin Feng was powerful.
Lin Feng entered the officialdom and remained the same, which amazed Wang Tang.
Lin Feng said: "Wang Shangshu, that's it in general. In fact, there are many more details. You can only understand it when you have to do it. I still have something to do at the Ministry of War, so I will leave first. When it comes to business tax reform, take your time. There’s no rush.”
"I'll give it to Lin Shangshu."
Wang Tang was so happy that he personally escorted Lin Feng out of the household department before returning to his room and thinking about the reform of commercial tax.
As Lin Feng mentioned, this matter requires his careful consideration.
All things should be considered.
Only in this way can everything work well, otherwise things will be difficult to handle.
