Income Tax Act to be amended to curb real estate speculation

The Executive Yuan on Thursday approved a draft amendment to the Income Tax Act that involves adjusting the "integrated house and land sales tax" so real estate sellers will face heavier taxes if they sell property within a fixed period of time.

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