This event is supported by the Australia-Korea Foundation of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs.
The Korea Institute of Public Finance (KIPF) hosted the 2023 Korea-Australia Tax Symposium, held on 12 – 13 October 2023, in Seoul, South Korea. The two-day event brought together academics and policymakers from both Australia and Korea and helped to strengthen the already close relationship between the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute (TTPI) and KIPF. Participation at the symposium allowed representatives from both Institutes to share insights about tax policy, tax administration and share experiences about making tax data available to researchers.
The symposium focused on several policy issues relevant to both jurisdictions, including:
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The effect of tax and transfer settings on the labour market including labour force participation of high-income women and single parents;
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Tax administration challenges through detailed analysis of taxpayer bunching and tax sheltering strategies; and
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The effectiveness of tax incentives on the investment behaviour of firms.
All symposium participants spoke highly of the event, the mutual benefits gained, the robust discussions held, and invaluable sharing of policy and research. This together with the friendships formed, will ensure a continuation of future events.
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