The Evaluation of VAT/GST in OECD Countries in Electronic Commerce
Christina Allen
What the paper says
The rapid expansion of electronic commerce has significantly transformed VAT/GST systems, challenging the practical application of the destination principle – a global standard promoting trade neutrality and efficiency. In this article, the author examines OECD recommendations on managing cross-border digital transactions and evaluates diverse country responses, highlighting persistent fragmentation due to varying taxable scopes and exemption thresholds. The author, ultimately, questions the continued relevance of traditional VAT/GST exemptions in digital commerce contexts, considering key international principles such as neutrality, efficiency and fairness.
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Evidence weight
Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40
| F · citation impact | 0.16 × 0.4 = 0.06 |
| M · momentum | 0.53 × 0.15 = 0.08 |
| V · venue signal | 0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03 |
| R · text relevance † | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
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