suurendamaks

Suurendamaks is a term used in Estonian public discourse to describe policy measures aimed at increasing government revenue through taxes. It is not a formal technical term in tax law, but a descriptive label for proposals or actions that raise the tax burden, either by higher rates, broader tax bases, or by removing exemptions. The term is often employed during budget debates or fiscal reforms to indicate a shift toward higher taxation.

The concept covers several mechanisms. Tax rate increases at the personal, corporate, or value-added tax levels are common methods. Other approaches include expanding the taxable base by removing deductions, exemptions, or preferential regimes, tightening enforcement, and introducing new or environment-related taxes. In practice, suurendamaks can be used alone or as part of a broader fiscal consolidation or redistribution strategy.

Economic and social effects are central to discussions of suurendamaks. Potential benefits include larger and more stable public revenue, enabling investment in public goods and services. Potential drawbacks include negative effects on economic activity, investment, and disposable income, as well as distributional consequences that may fall more heavily on lower- and middle-income groups if not carefully designed. Administrative complexity, compliance costs, and response behavior by taxpayers are also considered important.

Political feasibility varies with economic conditions, public opinion, and competing policy goals. Debates often balance revenue needs against growth objectives, competitiveness, and fairness. See also maksutõus and maksude reform.