Upon finishing this Tax Policy Analysis and Tax Revenue course successfully, participants will be able to:

• Describe the role of tax policy and revenue forecasting in the budget-making process
• Identify good practices relating to the institutional framework that supports forecasting
• Identify data requirements for each method of tax policy and revenue forecasting
• Apply macro-based models and input-output models for tax revenue forecasting
• Apply microsimulation techniques to analyse distributional implications of taxes
• Recognise the strengths and limitations of different forecasting models

This is a collaborative training program consisting of lectures, seminars, presentations, group discussions, assignments, and case studies. Adhering to the ‘Do-Review-Learn-Apply’ model, it employs hands-on quantitative exercises with real fiscal data and quizzes.

Organisations will benefit from:

• Obtaining an all-inclusive tax policy analysis program
• Detailed organisational profiles for tax revenue
• Savings on legal expenses due to analysis violations
• Streamlined processes related to tax revenue management
• Employees with access to key concepts and additional resources

Professionals will derive benefits including:

• Ability to execute effective tax reforms using statistical methods
• Enhanced understanding of tax revenue mechanisms for business contribution
• Practical capability to apply input-output models and microsimulation