Anglický jazyk

Tax evasion determinants in Somalia

Vydavateľstvo: GRIN Verlag
Rok vydania: 2018
Formát: Paperback
Rozmer: 210 x 148 mm
Jazyk: Anglický jazyk
ISBN: 9783668665101

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O knihe

Academic Paper from the year 2018 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Region: Africa, grade: 3, SIMAD University, language: English, abstract: Tax evasion is one of the biggest challenges the current government in Somalia is facing in terms of increasing its revenue, it also hinders the ability of the government to provide basic services to its citizens. This study evaluates the determinants of tax evasion in Banadir Region of Somalia. A questionnaire was used to collect information on how drivers in the region pay their taxes, 240 randomly selected drivers have successfully responded to this study.

The outcome of the study demonstrates that tax system has a significant negative relationship with tax evasion. On the other hand, tax rate, corruption, income level, and also education level have a positive significant relationship with tax evasion. This study suggests that essential measures ought to be taken by the tax authorities to enhance income collection and decrease tax evasion. It is additionally recommended that crusade against corruption, public enlightenment on tax issues and correction of tax procedures should be embraced.