Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

Tax authorities can play an important role in achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls by implementing policies and programs that promote economic and social inclusion. Here are a few ways tax authorities can help:

1. Promote gender-responsive taxation: Tax authorities can design and implement tax policies that take into account the different needs and circumstances of men and women. This can include tax credits for businesses that promote gender diversity and inclusion, or tax deductions for women-owned businesses.
2. Address the gender pay gap: Tax authorities can work to address the gender pay gap by encouraging employers to provide equal pay for equal work. This can include tax incentives for companies that implement equal pay policies, or tax penalties for those that do not.
3. Improve access to affordable childcare: Tax authorities can help to improve access to affordable childcare by providing tax breaks for families with young children. This can make it easier for women to participate in the workforce and pursue their career goals.
4. Support women entrepreneurs: Tax authorities can provide tax incentives and support to women entrepreneurs, such as reduced tax rates, tax breaks for investments in women-owned businesses, and training programs on financial management and tax compliance.
5. Combat gender-based violence: Tax authorities can use their power to collect and share data on economic activities to help identify and prevent gender-based violence. This can include tracking financial transactions that are associated with domestic violence and partnering with law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute perpetrators.

By implementing these and other policies and programs, tax authorities can help to create a more equitable and inclusive society for all women and girls.