On 18 December 2015 the IMF issued a statement expressing concern that discussions in the Ukrainian parliament had effectively rejected the government proposals for a new tax code and the 2016 budget. The IMF emphasized its view that is important to approve the budget that aims to reduce the deficit to 3.7% of GDP. The IMF also considers that it is also important to support the budget with structural reforms to remove tax exemptions and broaden the tax base, and to streamline government spending.
Indonesia: IMF comments on fiscal position
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