ORGANIZATION OF ACTIVITIES, ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION OF SMALL BUSINESSES IN THE TOURIST SPHERE

The subject of research: theoretical and practical aspects of the organization of activities, accounting and taxation of tourism business entities. The purpose of the article is to develop scientific approaches and guidelines for the organization of activities, accounting and taxation of small businesses in the tourist sphere. Method or methodology for conducting research. The methodological basis of the study is general theoretical methods of scientific knowledge, basic approaches and statements of legal and accounting support of small businesses in the tourist sphere, which are highlighted in the works of domestic and foreign scientists. The following methods to perform the set tasks were used: dialectical method – for analysis of legislative and regulatory documents and scientific works of scientists related to the organization of activities, accounting and taxation; analysis and synthesis – in the study and generalization of foreign and domestic experience of theoretical and methodological foundations for travel agencies accounting and taxation; statistical method – for analysis and comparison of statistical data related to the functioning of small businesses in the domestic tourist sphere; abstract-logical – for theoretical generalizations and formulating the conclusions. The field of application of results. The results of the study can be used in the field of tourism in the organization of activities, accounting support and taxation of small businesses in this sector. The results of research and conclusions. Based on the study, the essence of tourism activities is determined, its main actors are characterized. In particular, the focus is made on small businesses, and their role in the national economy is determined. The current practice of accounting support for the functioning and management of tourism business entities is studied. Differences in the organization of accounting of a tour operator and a travel agency are substantiated in detail. The peculiarities of taxation in the tourism business are clarified.