Tax Administration Modernization 2 Project

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The development objective of the Second Tax Administration Modernization Project is to implement systematic reform, and modernization of the tax administration in Russia, to increase administrative efficiency, strengthen enforcement capacity, enhance skills, and improve tax legislation. Under three general areas - tax administration management; tax administration operations; and, project management - the components will: a) support implementation of the functional structure, which includes the reorganization of territorial, and local tax offices, with further development of the federal level structure based on the organizations, and structure analysis. The review and strengthening of organizational units in MinTax, and at the regional level for formulation of operational strategy will be supported, by targeting operational areas, developing performance indicators, and preparing annual business plans. Moreover, business processes will be standardized, revenue forecasting and tax modeling systems developed, and strategies for managing organizational change supported, as will human resource management, and improved professional ethics. Infrastructure will be developed, including computerization and telecommunications; 2) support the development of a legal and regulatory framework, to assist line ministries in reviewing tax laws and regulations, and strengthen the appeals system. An electronic filing and tax payment accounting systems will be established, while audit and investigation systems will ensure compliance with processing, and policies; and, 3) assist in managing project implementation, covering the costs of project management, including assistance in the analysis of the implementation progress, and performance.