The essence of tax policy and its role in government regulation of the economy

Tax policy is an integral part of the socio-economic policy of the state, which is focused on strengthening the economic situation of the country and regions, economic development, harmonization of the interests of the economy and society. The article summarizes the approaches to the definition of the essence of tax policy, its role in the state regulation of the economy, as well as the goals, objectives and methods of tax policy at the current stage