This year, government tax revenue exceeded targets by NT$355 billion which has led to discussion of how this money should be allocated. Some politicians are urging it to be given back to citizens in need.
On Monday, the acting finance minister Juan Ching-hwa (阮清華) said there are no current plans to do this and instead priority will be given to repaying government debts.
However, individuals including Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators think the surplus money should be used to help enterprises and vulnerable citizens.
Legislator Wang Ting-Yu (王定宇) says that traditional industries are still facing difficulties despite Taiwan's recent economic achievements. He hopes the extra revenue can be used to support workers as the Lunar New Year approaches and many will be facing unpaid leave.
He also thinks the money should be redistributed to assist in lessening the burden of students' debts. Wang mentioned how there are currently 840,000 young people carrying NT$167 billion debt of student loans.
It is the hope of these DPP politicians that this surplus tax revenue can be redistributed back to the people and support those most in need.