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Lawmaker suggests raising taxes on online gambling to offset relief
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Lawmaker suggests raising taxes on online gambling to offset relief

Philippine lawmaker Junard Chan proposed increasing taxes on online gambling as a potential revenue source to counterbalance proposed tax exemptions for high-income individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises. The suggestion was made during a House Ways and Means Committee meeting, highlighting ongoing debates over fiscal policies aimed at supporting different economic sectors while generating government revenue.

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Lawmaker suggests raising taxes on online gambling to offset relief

Philippine lawmaker Junard Chan proposed increasing taxes on online gambling as a potential revenue source to counterbalance proposed tax exemptions for high-income individuals and micro, small, and medium enterprises. The suggestion was made during a House Ways and Means Committee meeting, highlighting ongoing debates over fiscal policies aimed at supporting different economic sectors while generating government revenue.

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