IMF research shows better tax system design can raise revenue, growth without higher rates

Governments can improve revenue growth ​without raising tax rates by ​improving the design of their tax ‌systems, ​the International Monetary Fund said on Monday, arguing that avoidable distortions in tax systems are restraining economic growth.

Here are some ‌findings of IMF research highlighted in its Fiscal Monitor publication ahead of IMF-World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok next week.