Corporate Taxation in Czechia: A Proper Tax Mix Stimulating Economic Growth

Abstract

It is important to consider economic and political factors when designing the tax mix and setting the level of corporate taxation. Increasing corporate taxation can be seen as an inefficient way to raise revenue for the state, as it can have a negative impact on investment and the competitiveness of firms. However, lowering corporate taxation can encourage investment and job creation, but it can also be perceived as supporting large corporations. The aim of this chapter is to evaluate corporate taxation, its position in the tax mix and its potential impact on economic growth. The revenues of corporate income tax (CIT) have an increasing tendency even though the tax rate was reduced from 41% to 19%. Revenues are influenced by both legislative changes and economic cycles. The level of taxation is also influenced by deductions, which include asset depreciations, research and development expenses, or loss deductions. The Pearson Correlation Coefficient was used to examine the correlation between the selected factors. A moderately strong positive correlation was found between GDP growth and CIT as a percentage of total taxes, as well as between GDP growth and CIT as a percentage of GDP.

Citation

Janoušková, J. and Sobotovičová, Š. (2024), "Corporate Taxation in Czechia: A Proper Tax Mix Stimulating Economic Growth", Stavárek, D. and Tvrdoň, M. (Ed.) Modeling Economic Growth in Contemporary Czechia (Entrepreneurship and Global Economic Growth), Emerald Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 103-120. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83753-840-920241007