Amadeo Fuenmayor publishes an article in “Expansión” about car taxation
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In this article, EvalPub researcher Amadeo discusses the current situation of the automotive sector and the different public policies related to car taxation.

First, Amadeo discusses the latest developments in the transport sector, such as the increase in fuel prices as a result of the war in Ukraine, as well as the public measures implemented to alleviate this rise, such as the recent fuel subsidy of 20 cents per litre.

In this context, the automobile sector is the most polluting sector in Spain. For this reason, the author argues that car taxation is essential to achieve the goal of climate neutrality set by the European Union for 2050. Car taxation in Spain is based on three taxes: the Special Tax on Hydrocarbons (IEH), the Special Tax on Certain Means of Transport (IEDMT) and the Tax on Motor Vehicles (IVTM).

The collection of these taxes is very uneven. It is worth considering that none of these taxes arose from an environmental perspective. The author explains how these three taxes are currently configured and suggests some reforms that would allow these taxes to be improved. It is also explained that, in addition to taxes, there are other public policies that aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as aid systems to facilitate the energy transition.

In conclusion, the author states that an urgent rethink of the entire public policy that guides transport is needed, both on the revenue and expenditure side.

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