Higher Tax Rates Research Articles

Carbon tax-driven technological innovation may accelerate the directional recovery of waste cooking oil into bio-jet fuel: An evolutionary game approach

Biofuel production from waste cooking oil (WCO) offers an alternative to fossil fuels, especially for high-value bio-jet fuel. However, this industry is hindered by informal recyclers who covertly divert large amounts of WCO to illegal gutter oil production. Investigating the dynamic evolution of stakeholder behavior will help explore solutions. Thus, this study presents a tripartite evolutionary game model that includes the government, formal recyclers, and informal recyclers, aims to redesign the government intervention strategy to promote the directional flow of WCO from restaurant trash cans to bio-jet fuel production. We find that the evolutionary game model exists eight possible evolutionary stability strategies (ESSs), and the choice of each ESS depends mainly on the trade-off between costs and revenues for each stakeholder. The numerical study results reveal that formal recyclers are driven to carry out technological innovation by government support, profiting from bio-aviation kerosene products, and income from carbon emission reduction. These factors also have an indirect impact on the transformation of informal recyclers. Therefore, the government should provide adequate support for technological innovation to formal recyclers and increase their profitability of products to enable them to actively implement innovative strategies. This can be achieved by expanding the sales channels of bio-jet fuel products, implementing patent protection measures, and improving the carbon reduction trading mechanism. Furthermore, the government's high tax rate on formal recyclers and the significant profits earned by informal recyclers through illegal gutter oil production may dissuade them from transitioning their businesses. Above findings are in line with the actual issues of WCO recycling and provide a new dynamic decision-making method for enterprises and government managers.

The Effect of Understanding Taxation, Justice, Discrimination, Tax Rates, Taxation Systems, Tax Sanctions on Student Perceptions of Tax Evasion

This study aims to analyze the effect of understanding taxation, justice, discrimination, tax rates, taxation systems, tax sanctions on student perceptions of tax evasion. This research method is quantitative. The data collection technique used by researchers in this study was a questionnaire method. The population in this study were students majoring in Accounting at Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta. The sampling technique in this study was to use purposive sampling method. The data source used by this researcher is primary data. Data analysis techniques through statistical analysis. SPSS. The results of this study are that tax understanding has no effect on student perceptions of tax evasion, high or low understanding of taxation will not affect tax evasion. Justice has no effect on student perceptions of tax evasion, high or low justice will not affect tax evasion. Discrimination affects students' perceptions of tax evasion, the higher the discrimination by the government, the more ethical tax evasion is considered. Conversely, the lower the discrimination, the tax evasion is considered an unethical thing to do. Tax rates have no effect on student perceptions of tax evasion, high or low tax rates will not affect tax evasion. The tax system affects students' perceptions of tax evasion, the better the tax system, the tax evasion is considered an unethical act. Conversely, the lower the tax system, the more ethical tax evasion is considered. Tax sanctions have no effect on student perceptions of tax evasion, high or low tax sanctions will not affect tax evasion.

Taxing Firearms Like Alcohol or Tobacco

Abstract Despite recent calls for increased taxation of firearms, there has been little quantification of the impact that this would have on the market. Using tax receipts and recent estimates of supply and demand elasticities, this paper measures the size of the U.S. gun market at equilibrium, and the effects of current and higher tax rates. Baseline estimates indicate that market equilibrium is $14.11 billion and current taxes reduce sales by 14.5 percent. Taxing firearms at rates comparable to taxes on alcohol would cut sales to roughly three-quarters of equilibrium and increase tax revenue by 58 percent; raising gun taxes to the rate on tobacco would reduce sales to about half of the equilibrium level and double federal tax revenue.

Formalizing the Informal Sector: Issues, Challenges, and Opportunities

The current research seeks the intention of the informal sector regarding transitioning towards formal sector. The main purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of tax avoidance, high tax rates, complicated registration process, tangible incentive on the ‘willingness to switch’ to formalization of informal sector. This research is conducted at three main commercial areas Raja Bazar, Saddar, and Tench Bhatta of Rawalpindi city, Pakistan. Simple Random Sampling is used with the sample size of 230. Primary data was collected through a structured questionnaire with both close and open ended questions. Linear probability model is used for the analysis. The results show that fifty six percent of the respondents are willing to register their enterprises, however they require some tangible benefits for registering their business. Furthermore, seventy eight percent are of the view that people do not register because they want to avoid taxes. Fifty six percent opine that one of the potential reasons is high tax rates. Seventy four percent considers complications in the registration process restricting people to register their business, and ninety percent firm owners report that getting registered will not prove to be handsome bid for them. Therefore, it is proposed that taxation authorities need to step up its dissemination efforts in reaching out to the informal sector about the potential benefits of registering with the tax authorities. It is also recommended that formalization of businesses should be branded and incentivized.

Do foreign direct investment inflows affect tax revenue in developed and developing countries?

PurposeThis study aims to examine the effect of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows on tax revenue in 34 developed and developing countries from 2006 to 2020.Design/methodology/approachFeasible generalised least squares (FGLS), a dynamic panel of a two-step system generalised method of moments (GMM) system and a pool mean group (PMG) panel autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) approach were used to compare the developed and developing countries. Basic estimators were used as pre-estimators and diagnostic tests were used to increase robustness.FindingsThe FGLS, a two-step system of GMM, PMG–ARDL estimator’s results showed that there was a significant negative long and positive short-term in most countries relationship between FDI inflows and tax revenue in developed countries. This study concluded that attracting investments can improve the quality of institutions despite high tax rates, leading to low tax revenue. Meanwhile, there was a significant positive long and negative short-term relationship between FDI inflows and tax revenue in the developing countries. The developing countries sought to attract FDI that could be used to create job opportunities and transfer technology to simultaneously develop infrastructure and impose a tax policy that would achieve high tax revenue.Originality/valueThe present study sheds light on the effect of FDI on tax revenue and compares developed and developing countries through the design and implementation of policies to create jobs, transfer technology and attain economic growth in order to assure foreign investors that they would gain continuous high profits from their investments.

Effectiveness of policies for electric commercial vehicle adoption and emission reduction in the logistics industry

Electric commercial vehicles (ECVs) offer a promising solution to reduce carbon emissions, but barriers like high purchase costs, limited range, long charging times, and battery degradation hinder their adoption. This research develops a mathematical model to explore the impact of government policies, specifically carbon tax policy and the cap-and-trade mechanism, with or without purchase subsidy, on the mixed fleet configuration of electric and internal combustion commercial vehicles. Through a comparative analysis based on a real case in Shenzhen, this research provides insights into the impact of policies on ECV adoption and emission reduction. The findings indicate that higher tax rates and carbon prices effectively promote ECV adoption, while the carbon emission quota does not. When choosing policies, the government should consider its situation and objectives. Combining cap-and-trade mechanisms with purchase subsidies is the most effective for ECV adoption and emission reduction, assuming financially feasible. Alternatively, implementing a carbon tax policy without purchase subsidy is more practical. The cap-and-trade mechanism in the long term supports the phase-out of purchase subsidies and contributes to sustainable economic and environmental development. What's more, the findings provide guides for the government to determine an appropriate industry regulator factor when allocating quotas for the logistics industry.

FORMATION OF THE INCOME PART OF THE STATE BUDGET OF UKRAINE UNDER THE CONDITIONS OF THE MARITAL STATE

The article describes the peculiarities of the implementation of the state budget on revenues during the period of martial law. The problems caused by russia's armed aggression in relation to Ukraine’s budget policy are outlined. It has been found that in fact, the need for financial assistance is provoked by the growth of the military expenses, since the revenue part of the budget is approximately the same as the expenses for the Ministry of Defense alone. The structure of losses in the economy and trends in GDP changes are analyzed. It is noted that in the general the picture of the economy of our country, state expenditures occupy an increasingly large volume. As in the previous year, the largest item of budget expenditures in 2023 is security and defense; at the same time, expenditures directed at it compared to the pre-war period have increased almost tenfold. The structure of the economy for 2022-2023 has undergone significant changes, the share of industries with a high tax rate has decreased, which negatively affects the level of tax payments from the economy. It was revealed that in 2023, as a result of the policy of the National Bank of Ukraine (hereinafter – NBU), aimed at maintaining a relatively high discount rate, the profits of the banking system exceeded pre-war indicators several times, which allowed it to obtain a significant positive financial result. It was noted that a significant part of the state budget revenues was earned by the fuel and energy sector, which, despite the war, continues to be a successful component of Ukraine's economy. When forecasting the revenues of the state budget, one should take into account the high degree of uncertainty and unpredictability, which affects the high probability of deviation of the actual figures of the estimate from the planned ones. The main key risks can be called the continuation of the war and the uncertainty regarding the further ways of its development, non-return of refugees from abroad, insufficiently fast implementation of the reforms; lack of assistance from international organizations and governments. The latter is not a convention, but a fact, because the key source of income in 2024 will be external borrowing, since the country's own resources (tax and non-tax revenues, transfers) should be enough to finance only half of the expenses. In fact, the need for financial assistance is provoked by the growth of military expenses, and the budget is written in the form of loans.

Transfer pricing reforms in the context of BEPS: challenges remain

The presence of affiliated entities in different countries and the independence of tax systems make it easy to shift profits from jurisdictions with high corporate tax rates to jurisdictions with low rates. Transfer prices and the arm's length principle are used to prevent profit shifting. The article identifies the peculiarities of transfer pricing reform in the context of the BEPS plan, analyses changes to Ukrainian legislation and opportunities for its improvement.
 The article analyses the amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine aimed at ensuring the implementation of the BEPS plan. The shortcomings of these amendments are outlined and amendments are proposed to improve the legislation. The author also examines the compliance with the BEPS guiding principle, which provides for the taxation of profits where profit-generating economic activities are carried out and where value is created. It is established that the amendments to the Tax Code of Ukraine do not ensure the implementation of this principle.
 In addition to the problems of practical implementation of the provisions of legislation, the article identifies conceptual shortcomings of the proposed improvements to the transfer pricing methods, which practically do not ensure the achievement of the set goals. An alternative method of pricing based on the market assessment of value added, which is determined by the sum of the firm’s factor income, wages and profits, is substantiated. Instead of the concept of “transfer price”, the concept of “fair market price” is introduced, which is determined by the sum of value added, depreciation and expenses, representing the added value of all previous stages of the production and/or distribution cycles. The proposed approach excludes the concepts of “affiliated entities”, “transfer prices” and “arm’s length principle”. The existence of a unified system of value added tax in the European Union allows for the unification of the tax system in terms of direct and indirect taxes as a result of the introduction of fair market prices.
 Amendments to the legislation have been proposed to allow for automatic solution of the following tasks.

An Investigation into the Causes of Tax Evasion and Avoidance by Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Their Effect on the Zambian Economy in Chililabombwe District

This study was purposed to investigate the causes of tax evasion and avoidance and its effect on the Zambian economy in Chililabombwe District of the Copperbelt Province. It had two-fold objectives: to examine the causes of tax evasion and avoidance in Chililabombwe District by SMEs, and to determine the effect of tax evasion and avoidance in Chililabombwe District on the Zambian economy. The study used a mixed method approach combining both qualitative and quantitative paradigms in which 110 sample size was targeted. One Hundred and ten (110) questionnaires were distributed and 79 were returned representing 72%. Purposive and convenient sampling techniques were used. Quantitative data was analysed through the SPSS version 16 while qualitative data was analysed through content analysis focusing on main unfolding themes from the interviews. The study discovered that that there are loopholes in the Zambia Revenue Authority's (ZRA) tax administration system which are due to inefficiencies or inadequate competence of tax collectors, which taxpayers exploit in evading and avoiding tax. The investigation also revealed that on account of the established loopholes, certain revenue collectors collude with taxpayers to commit tax fraud by accepting bribes from them while poor sales, high tax rates, and lack of tax education to SMEs were noted to be among key reasons for tax avoidance. Consequently, the study ascertained with concern that the levels of development in the district, in terms of social amenities, schools, road network, and youth / women empowerment programmes are very low. The study concluded that tax evasion and avoidance were real and rife among the SMEs on account of the factors cited and that mitigative policy measures were required without any further delays. Arising from the results of the study, it was strongly recommended that for tax evasion and avoidance to be mitigated, the revenue authority needs to urgently reform the tax system to make it equitable and fair coupled with rigorous tax education to the traders for sufficient tax knowledge and thereafter digitize tax remittances with ease for the traders to file returns without need for middle persons. Tax morale and ultimately revenue collection can be improved through tax education programs, integrity of tax collectors, and reduction of tax rates chargeable to SMEs. Enhanced training and sensitization to create awareness, reduce compliance cost, and simplify online technology for the overall positive impact on compliance among the SMEs are elements of paramount import for the success of the nation in meeting its socio-economic goals through guaranteed revenue collections by the Revenue House.

Bi-level optimisation of subsidy and capacity investment under competition and uncertainty

In this paper, we develop a bi-level real options framework for deriving the equilibrium Government subsidisation and firm-level capacity investment policy in a duopoly market structure. We find that strategic interactions with the Government may impact a firm’s capacity investment decision significantly and that the equilibrium subsidisation policy depends on both the market structure and the type of duopolistic competition. Interestingly, the provision of greater subsidy to the leader raises the follower’s incentive to invest earlier and in a bigger project. The loss in value of the leader, due to the follower’s entry, relative to the monopolist increases with economic uncertainty and, although a subsidy can mitigate this loss, its effect becomes less pronounced as economic uncertainty increases. We also find that a profit (welfare)-maximising Government does not offer (offers) a subsidy in a highly uncertain environment or upon low tax rate, while higher tax rate does not always decelerate investment. Finally, we find that while competition is always desirable for a social planner, a profit-maximising Government may benefit more under pre-emptive competition.

The effects of VAT reductions on newly built properties and constructions in Hungary

Motives: This study was undertaken to determine the feasibility and macroeconomic impact of reduced VAT. As an EU Member State, Hungary may apply reduced tax rates in accordance with the Council Directive 112/2006/EC. In Hungary, due to the high general tax rate, the range of products and services with reduced tax rates plays a special role.Aim: In Hungary, a preferential VAT regime was introduced to reduce the increase in the price of new-build properties. The aim of this study was to examine whether reduced VAT had the desired effect. Therefore, the effect of 5% VAT on the Hungarian real estate price index was analysed based on the data provided by the Hungarian National Bank with the use of various statistical methods.Results: The study demonstrated that a reduced VAT rate on newly built properties that meet certain conditions in Hungary had an impact on the real estate market. The date of the building permit, which is a prerequisite for applying a reduced tax rate, increased real estate prices as an immediate effect, which was reduced somewhat by the final consumer price due to the reduced tax rate. This double effect stabilised the real estate market price index.

Carbon taxation in Europe

The subject of the study is the carbon tax legislations of European countries.The purpose of the article is to identify the general consistent patterns of carbon taxation in a number of European countries: the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Norway, France, Sweden and Switzerland.The methodology of the research includes the analysis of the provisions of the carbon taxing legislation of these countries.The main results, scope of application. The analysis shows that the structure of the carbon tax in European countries has differences, but the predominant form of taxation is an excise tax on fuel. In Sweden and Switzerland the excise rate is in direct proportion to the carbon content of the fuel, however in the UK, Norway and France excise rates are set more voluntary. Each country countries grant exemptions for specific fuel uses and industries that they deem essential to protect from the exceeding tax burden. In the Netherlands, Norway and France, carbon/energy taxation is applied in addition to the emissions trading system. In all these countries, this is motivated by the evaluation of the latter as insufficient to attain the objectives of diminishing CO2 emissions. Based on the experience of these countries, there is no prevalent model for the arrangement of carbon / energy taxation. For instance, France imposes an energy tax as an excise tax, that is, a consumption tax. The UK levies excise taxes on the consumption of natural gas, LNG, coal and electricity, correlated to the amount of energy contained in these fuel products. Norway applies both an excise and an indirect output tax in the oil sector. In the Netherlands, a carbon tax is levied on actual CO2 emissions (as far as they are accounted for under the EU ETS), but this tax only applies to ETS participants and only if the ETS prices are below the established level. Despite the high tax rates (up to 120 euros per ton of CO2 in Sweden and Switzerland), the significance of the carbon tax for the economies of the considered countries is low due to both low energy consumption and the high proportion of carbon-neutral energy sources such as hydroelectric, nuclear and biofuel.Conclusions. An analysis of the provisions of the carbon taxing legislations of various European countries revealed that these countries adopt such carbon tax schemes that optimize their administrative feasibility, public acceptability, and economic impact mitigation for vital sectors. At the same time, in the majority of countries, the carbon tax is implemented as an excise tax on fuel.

Do received remittances cause Dutch disease in developed and developing countries?

PurposeThe present study aimed to examine the effect of received remittance inflows on the price level ratio of the purchasing power parity conversion factor to the market exchange rate in 36 developed and developing countries from 2004 to 2020.Design/methodology/approachThe panel data conducted a comparative analysis and used panel least squares, regression with Driscoll-Kraay standard errors of fixed effect, random effect, feasible generalised least squares and maximum likelihood robust least squares to overcome the heterogeneity issue. Furthermore, the two-step difference generalised method of moments to overcome the endogeneity issue. Diagnostic tests were used to increase robustness.FindingsIn the studied countries, there was a statistically significant negative relationship between received remittance inflows and the price-level ratio of the purchasing power parity conversion factor to the market exchange rate. This relationship explains why remittance flows depreciate the real exchange rate. The study’s results also indicated that attracting investments can improve the quality of institutions despite high tax rates, leading to low tax revenue.Originality/valueThe current study findings enrich the understanding of policies of how governments should minimise tariff rates on capital imports and introduce export-oriented incentive programmes. The study also revealed that Dutch disease can occur due to differences in the demand structure and manufacturing development policy.

АНАЛІЗ ВПЛИВУ ПОДАТКОВИХ ПЛАТЕЖІВ НА ФІНАНСОВИЙ СТАН АГРОБІЗНЕСУ

Existing problems in the Ukrainian economy are often related to the tax system, namely the existing tools for tax regulation of agribusiness activities. Taxation is an important component of the system of financial regulation of the development of agro-industrial production, one of the levers of influence on solving problems related to the social importance of agriculture. Gradually, the country is trying to change, in particular by revising the norms of the Tax Law. The article examines the financial condition and structure of agribusiness under the influence of tax payments. Tax aspects of state regulation of agribusiness are analyzed. The composition and nature of the influence of tax payments on the state of agribusiness is substantiated. It has been proven that the current tax mechanism is too loyal to some taxpayers, as a result of which the budget of Ukraine does not receive a large share of income in the form of tax revenues, and small agricultural producers are forced to "survive" every time in such a competitive environment. Also, the study showed that tax payments have a negative impact on the financial condition of the agricultural sector of Ukraine. High tax rates lead to: a decrease in the profit and profitability of agricultural enterprises; decrease in investments in the agricultural sector; increase in the debt burden of agricultural enterprises; decrease in the competitiveness of Ukrainian farmers on the world market. Attention is focused on the urgency of implementing European experience and stabilizing the general picture of the financial state of agribusiness. Experts in this area claim that high tax rates and complex tax rules create a significant burden for agricultural enterprises, which can negatively affect their profitability, investment activity and competitiveness. We come to the conclusion that reforms of the tax system of Ukraine are necessary to stimulate the development of the agricultural sector and improve its competitiveness. Reforms should include, first of all, lowering tax rates on agricultural products and services, then simplifying tax rules and procedures, introducing tax incentives for investments in the agricultural sector, ensuring access to preferential loans for agricultural enterprises.

Determining the Level of Tax Awareness and Factors Affecting Tax Compliance of Ready-to-Wear Businesses in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya 3709

The paper explored the intricacies of tax awareness and compliance among Ready-to-Wear (RTW) businesses that fall under the category of micro enterprises in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. The study employed theories of compliance and awareness as its conceptual framework, aiming to identify the factors that influence tax compliance and awareness among these businesses. It considered various demographic variables such as age, educational attainment, gender, and years in business operation as potential influencers. The study utilized a descriptive-comparative research design and collected data through a survey questionnaire. The findings indicate that the respondents have a high level of awareness of their tax rights and responsibilities, particularly regarding issuing receipts and invoices. However, they may need more understanding of tax return filing dates and timely tax payments. The factors influencing tax compliance include fines and penalties, the probability of being audited, financial constraints, tax knowledge, and peer influence. Non-compliance reasons include unawareness of laws, financial burden, and high tax rates. Recommendations include simplifying procedures, reducing tax rates, and improving tax education through socialization efforts. The study also highlights the importance of fines and penalties in promoting tax compliance. The paper is significant not just for tax authorities but also for the businesses themselves, offering them a clearer understanding of the importance of tax compliance and the implications of non-compliance. Overall, the paper serves as a multi-faceted exploration into the realm of taxation among micro enterprises, with a specific focus on the RTW businesses in Solano, Nueva Vizcaya.

Public investment as a growth driver for a commodity-exporting economy: Sizing up the fiscal-monetary involvement

<abstract> <p>The study presents a solution to maximize public investment as a growth driver for commodity-exporting economies. The solution is to compensate for the low efficiency of public investment by drawing on internal and external factors within an active fiscal and monetary policy framework. For this, the paper introduces a quantitative model that implements a golden rule of public finance in a resource boom backed by a sovereign wealth fund under an active monetary policy stance. The modeling results show that mobilizing windfall resource revenues to finance increased public investment can limit a crowding-out effect through proper resource allocation and change the sectoral structure in favor of the final goods sector. As confirmed by the sensitivity analysis, the low efficiency of public investment can be partially offset by a less restrictive monetary policy response to fiscal dominance, but this leads to excessive volatility in financial indicators. However, if the public debt burden is an issue due to a more robust fiscal dominance regime, a higher tax rate on exported raw materials can be used to maintain sustainability. By developing a policy goals domain, the paper initiates a discussion that can direct policy recommendations toward a promising growth path by maximizing the public investment driver in the complex policy environment of fiscal-monetary interaction.</p> </abstract>

Manufacturer’s Green Financing and CER Decisions under the Carbon Tax Policy and Capital Constraints

This study constructs a two-echelon low-carbon supply chain consisting of a single manufacturer and a retailer. The manufacturer’s initial capital is zero. The study analyzes three financing modes of the manufacturer by using the Stackelberg game model: external financing (the EF mode), internal financing (the IF mode), and trade credit financing (the TC mode). We found that the IF mode is superior to the EF mode while inferior to the TC mode regarding carbon emission reduction (CER), market demand, and the manufacturer’s profit. Additionally, the IF mode is superior to the EF mode regarding the retailer and supply chain’s profits and special to the TC mode only when the loan and deposit interest rate meet the specific conditions. The best financing mode for the manufacturer is the TC mode, but he needs to give some compensation to the retailer in order to make the retailer cooperate with him. The impact of carbon tax rate changes on the equilibrium solutions in the three financing modes is not only related to the change range of the carbon tax rate itself but also closely related to the initial carbon emissions. A high carbon tax rate can help stimulate the cleaner manufacturer to reduce carbon emissions, but a moderate carbon tax rate is more applicable to the polluting manufacturer. A numerical example is given to demonstrate some of the conclusions. Finally, the study provides managerial insights based on the analytical results.

EXPLORING PROPERTY TAX BURDENS AND AGING IN PLACE: A GEOSPATIAL INVESTIGATION IN PENNSYLVANIA

Abstract Utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques and a composite index, this project delves into the intricate geographic patterns of property tax burdens in Pennsylvania, with a specific focus on older residents contemplating aging in place amidst limited financial resources. The study scrutinizes various factors, including property tax rates, home values, income, demographics, and other housing-related variables, to comprehensively grasp their effects on the financial feasibility of aging in place. Pennsylvania displays notable disparities in property taxes, averaging approximately 1.5% of home value, across counties due to distinct assessment systems and varying assessed-to-market ratios (CLRs). Tax rates are also influenced and specified by smaller administrative and geographic entities, including municipalities and school districts. Despite alternatives (e.g., assisted living), aging in place remains the preferred choice for most older Americans. This accentuates the significance of assessing property tax affordability that facilitates potential aging in place, particularly for financially constrained but “healthy” seniors who may not qualify for tax rebates or local freezes. Moreover, escalating housing prices and assessed values further emphasize the urgency. Cartographic and tabular findings from the study unveil challenging situations for seniors in specific county clusters of Pennsylvania, encompassing not only “expensive” urban but also “typically affordable” rural settings. Additionally, areas with the highest tax rates are not always the most financially burdensome (and vice versa) with all other factors taken into account. This study offers practical insights that have the potential to inform adjustments in housing and tax policies aimed at benefiting older adults in Pennsylvania.

საქართველოს საგადასახადო სისტემის რეფორმირება: პრობლემური საკითხები

The article deals with some problematic issues identified in the process of reforming the tax system of Georgia. We focused on the risks identified in the direction of writing off tax debts, simplifying the procedures for refunding overpaid amounts, as well as excise policy measures. Forms of the relationship between tax administration bodies and taxpayers are part of the tax system. The results of the functioning of the tax system depend not only on the tax legislation and the quality of tax administration, but also on the mentality of citizens, their obedience to law, their commitment concerning the established tax burden, and public tax culture. It is clear that different societies differ from one another in their specific tax culture. We believe that the level of readiness of taxpayers for the tax burden should be considered when planning for reforming the tax system. In this context, the measures should be planned in such a way that by providing the right positive or negative incentives, the motivation of tax payers and the attitudes of society as a whole proceed in the way that could be desired in the long run. Taking into consideration the above circumstances, we think that the reform of tax legislation and administration system should continue under the following conditions: • A further simplification of procedures of tax administration. The further strengthening of electronic services; • Keeping the existing low tax rates. Under the conditions of the current level of tax culture, high tax rates push taxpayers to shady operations, thereby undermining their loyalty to taxes; • At the current stage, we consider unfounded the recent practice of introducing additional (especially non-tax) regulations for tax payers; • Caution should be exercised when writing off tax debts. Such precedents, especially those of a continuous nature, undermine the motivation of taxpayers; • There is a need to correct some weaknesses in the tax legislation and administration. This applies not only to the procedures for refunding overpaid amounts, but also to the possibilities of illegal use of special taxation regimes and a number of benefits; • It is important to give a sense of the stability of tax practices in society. It is necessary to comply with tax liabilities, regulation by law, uniformity, justice and other principles. Only in this case, the public tax culture will develop in the right direction in the long run.

The Erosion of Tax Culture in Pakistan: Exploring the Consequences of Income Tax Evasion

This study examined the causes and consequences of income tax evasion in Pakistan's income tax culture. The aim of this study is to provide lawmakers and tax authorities with guidance on how to promote. The subject matter of this study was the importance of escaping financial responsibility through tax nonpayment locally and globally. Analyzing it with the help of qualitative data analysis methods was necessary. From these findings, causes of tax evasion may include high tax rates, complex legal systems as well as lack of trust in government. Proposals for legislative changes will be made by improving law enforcement measures; conducting awareness programs among publics; strengthening governance; increasing collaboration with other agencies, and monitoring policies Hence, these issues need to be dealt with so that a revenue stream is collected and compliance assured as illustrated in this report. Therefore, this article is a guide for policymakers, supervisors and academicians on how to best handle the issue which will make Pakistan a favorable place for doing business.