THE IMPORTANCE OF DIRECT TAXES IN SHAPING BUDGET REVENUES

Abstract

This study investigates the critical role of direct taxes in shaping the state budget of Uzbekistan from 2015 to 2024. It examines the structure, contribution, and challenges of direct taxation—including personal income tax, corporate tax, and property tax—within the broader fiscal landscape. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research evaluates the legal, economic, and institutional frameworks governing direct taxes and highlights their potential to promote equity, fiscal sustainability, and public trust. Key challenges such as tax evasion, administrative inefficiencies, and a large informal sector are analyzed, culminating in policy recommendations to strengthen Uzbekistan’s revenue system.