According to Financial Secretary Henry Tang submission of his proposal on the increase in govt. budget next year on 1st November 2004 in the Legco, additional items like a goods and services tax, capital gains tax, green taxes and increase of tunnel tolls for the Cross Harbour Tunnel would be included in coming consultations over the 2005-06 budget.
He pointed out these options might help the government broaden its tax base and reduce its operational deficit, estimated to reach HK$46.6 billion this fiscal year and HK$39.9 billion next year.
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