Actual Tax Policy of EU

This thesis work is attended to actual tax policy of EU. The form of the tax policy is determined in a strategy which was identified by European Commission. At first, I deal with a strategy in general and then in terms of direct and indirect taxes. The result from the thesis work is that tax policy is focused on removing barriers to the smooth operation of the internal market, on the avoidance of double taxation, on the elimination of tax evasion and on finding the best way for an EU-wide taxation of international companies trading throughout the EU. In the fourth chapter, I compare the tax principles with set tax policy and I conclude that the policy is generally set in accordance with the requirements of a good tax system. The last chapter discusses the fiscal policy response to the financial crisis. I show some examples of reforms in member states, I examine if they are consistent with the overall tax policy and I mention some possibilities where to get additional tax revenue.