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Vira Shepeliuk
Ph.D. (Economics), Associate ProfessorDepartment of Accounting,Taxation,Public Administration
and Administration,Kryvyi Rih National UniversityKryvyi Rih, Ukraine; e-mail: [email protected] ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6270-5936 Tetiana Protsiv, Student of specialty 071 "Accounting and Taxation",Kryvyi Rih National University, Kryvyi Rih, Ukraine e-mail: [email protected]
MANAGERIAL ASPECTS OF PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION FOR ACCOUNTING AND
TAXATION Annotation The relevance of the study stems from the importance of product classification in ensuring accurate accounting and proper taxation, which are key aspects of effective business management. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the managerial aspects of product classification, taking into account the requirements of modern legislation and tax regulations. The object of the study is the processes of product classification in accounting and taxation systems. The study employs methods of systems analysis, synthesis, comparison of regulatory documents, and practical case studies. The results indicate that proper product classification reduces tax compliance risks and optimizes management processes. The practical significance lies in the development of recommendations for enterprises to improve product classification procedures.
Accurate product classification is a critical component of accounting and taxation processes.
Errors in classification can lead to fines, additional tax assessments, or the loss of tax benefits. At the same time, current legislation imposes clear requirements for the identification of goods, which requires significant managerial efforts from enterprises to properly comply with these standards. However, many companies face challenges due to the complexity of regulatory documents and the insufficient integration of accounting and tax systems. Product classification involves several essential stages: collecting information about products, systematic organization of products according to the codes of the Ukrainian Classification of Goods for Foreign Economic Activity (UCGFEA), ensuring compliance with tax law requirements, and integrating this data into internal accounting systems. The study demonstrates that using modern information systems for product classification can significantly simplify this process. Automated solutions, in particular, can identify errors and inconsistencies in data, thus reducing tax risks. Additionally, training personnel responsible for classification is crucial to minimizing subjective errors. The constantly evolving regulatory framework demands managerial flexibility in decision-making. Product classification plays a central role in taxation systems, as the economic nature and characteristics of goods determine accounting procedures, tax assessment mechanisms, and regulatory measures for the state's economic activities. In modern conditions, the state applies various types of taxes based on product characteristics, value, origin, and consumption type. Tax Classification.Value-Added Tax (VAT): VAT is one of the most common taxation tools applied to goods. It is calculated not on the total value but on the added value at each stage of production and sale. Excise Taxes: These are applied to specific categories of goods, such as alcohol, tobacco, and fuel, and aim to regulate consumption volumes and increase fiscal revenues. Customs Duties: These are taxes imposed on goods crossing the customs border, serving functions such as protecting domestic markets and regulating import volumes. Classification by Origin.Domestic Goods: Goods produced within the country are taxed according to national tax legislation, including indirect taxes like VAT and excise taxes, as well as direct taxes related to revenue from sales. Imported Goods: These are subject to a special taxation regime involving customs duties and additional fees, aimed at stimulating domestic production and limiting imports. Classification by Social Importance. Essential Goods: These often benefit from tax incentives or reduced tax rates to ensure affordability for the population.Excise Goods: High tax rates on socially or economically significant goods, such as alcohol or tobacco, aim to reduce their consumption and increase budget revenues. Impact of Product Classification on Economic Policy.Product classification enables the state to effectively manage tax rates and regulate tax revenues. This ensures a balance between fiscal functions and economic equity. Through a differentiated approach to taxation, the state can stimulate specific economic sectors, for example, by reducing tax burdens on innovative or environmentally friendly products. High import taxes help protect domestic producers from foreign competition while encouraging domestic production. Product classification is a vital component of taxation, serving as a key object of fiscal policy. Various types of taxes, such as VAT, excise taxes, customs duties, and others, rely on classification criteria, including product origin, consumption type, and social importance. Proper classification allows the state to implement effective fiscal and economic policies, ensuring stable tax revenues and fostering national economic development. The research emphasizes that effective management of product classification processes is an important tool for enhancing the competitiveness of enterprises. Accurate classification ensures compliance with legislative standards, minimizes financial risks, and optimizes managerial processes. Implementing automated product classification systems and improving staff qualifications are critical areas for process improvement. In the future, integrating international classification standards will be essential to simplify the foreign economic activities of Ukrainian enterprises.