This article examines the theoretical and practical aspects of tax auditing for value-added tax and excise taxes. The purpose and objectives of the VAT audit, the main tax risks arising during the audit, and the methods for their identification are described. During the study, a program for conducting a VAT audit was proposed, and approaches aimed at increasing the efficiency of the tax audit were developed

The article examines the role of indirect taxes in the tax system of the Republic of Uzbekistan, reforming the tax system, further improving and increasing the efficiency of the tax mechanism, as well as generally recognized international norms and standards in the field of taxation, and draws conclusions from advanced international experiences. It defines the main directions of improvement of control mechanisms, the main focus is on policy reforms, technological integration, and capacity building in tax authorities.

This article analyzes the indicators that affect the tax potential of the region in the formation of local budget revenues. The system of budgetary and tax policy measures to increase local budget revenues, tax collection mechanisms, the ability of regions to pay taxes, and the relationships that occur in the process of increasing and collecting taxes are highlighted based on foreign experience.

The article states that excise taxes are included in the price of excise goods and thus passed on to final consumers. At the same time, the amount of excise tax significantly determines the price level of taxed goods, and also affects consumer demand. Excise tax plays an important role in the formation of state revenues and regulation of consumption of certain goods and services. This article reviews the existing literature on excise tax administration, draws conclusions from international best practices. It defines the main directions of improvement of control mechanisms, the main focus is on policy reforms, technological integration and capacity building in tax authorities.