Greener vehicle taxation in Hungary
Abstract
Reviewing the main taxes and charges with regard to vehicle use, as well as the related EU and domestic regulations, certain proposals are formulated for the development of the Hungarian vehicle tax system, which enable more effective enforcement of climate targets while maintaining budget revenues. The proposals can be exemplary for various middleincome countries, such as Hungary, as well as for higher-income EU countries in terms of application to EU regulations. The proposed changes are important for environmental protection without causing any significant revenue, economic, social or other risks. An ex-post evaluation of these changes is important in case of implementation of proposals, and following that to consider even stronger commitments in a next step.
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