An important instrument of the fiscal policy is the real estate transfer tax. The approach of EU member states to it has been growing different and departing from the USA model. The comparative study of these heterogeneously different approaches presented in the article is illustrative. The real estate transfer tax system does not belong to the conferred competencies, but a touch of harmonization for states struggling with it, such as the Czech Republic, could help. Hence, the hypotheses to be confirmed or rejected are: (i) real estate transfer tax is inherently particular and harmonization resistant and (ii) real estate transfer tax is not indispensable per se. These hypotheses are addressed while using scientific methods and national statistics. The conclusions confirm both hypotheses and offer thoughts and issues for further research on the (in)capacity of the EU harmonization of the real estate transfer tax and on the (in)effectiveness of the real estate tax, as such.
The aim of this paper is to research, analyse and comparatively assess the real property tax and it´s Aristotelian (in)justice in various jurisdictions based on the stated quartet of hypotheses. Considering the high focus of jurisdictions on both sides of the Atlantic on human rights and democracy, it is highly relevant to pose the question centred around the hypotheses that (i) real property taxation, (ii) determination of basis, (iii) calculation and rate and (iv) use of proceeds of real property tax are (in)compatible with our perception of justice as founded by Aristotle. Various jurisdictions are analysed, while particular attention given to the Czech Republic jurisdiction case study. The research allows to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the real property tax system and offers preliminary suggestions and recommendations for its improvement in order to make it an effective, efficient and just fiscal tool matching the post-modern global society.
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