The paper contains the author's analysis and research on using the corporate income tax for economic recovery after the post-crisis period. The case of the Republic of Moldova, which implemented a tax reform regarding the tax exemption on reinvested profit, is analyzed. The article aims to explore the effects of the reform from the perspective of the impact on economic growth and budget revenues. Following the analysis, solutions are proposed to improve the national tax system to contribute more to economic growth. The solutions aim to implement tax incentives better directed to the intended purpose and have a lower budgetary impact.