Improving Revenue Collections Through Tax Reforms
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Improving Revenue Collections Through Tax Reforms
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Author : Dr. Abu Kai Kamara
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2022
Improving Revenue Collections Through Tax Reforms written by Dr. Abu Kai Kamara and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022 with categories.
The National Revenue Authority (NRA) is a semi-autonomous government revenue authority established by an act of Parliament on 13 September 2002. Operations commenced the following year, in 2003. With the goal of increasing domestic revenue collection and decreasing donor dependence, its primary mandate is to assess and collect tax revenues on behalf of the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL). Revenue collections are a key instrument for the Government of Sierra Leone in achieving its ambitions for poverty reduction; increasing financial independence; and achieving middle-income status. The study examined the improvement in revenue collections through tax reforms. The objectives of the study were to identify the main tax reforms in the country, assess the impact of tax reforms on revenue generation, and determine the extent to which tax reforms impact Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Data were sourced from the Monitoring, Research, and Planning Department of the NRA and extracted through desk survey method, review of available records, and review of the related literature. Data were analysed by means of tables and bar graphs. The finding revealed that tax reforms still have a significant level of weaknesses and compromises; Sierra Leone is faced with both tax reform policies and revenue administration challenges, like most African countries. Sierra Leone has a narrow tax base which reduces potential revenues and makes the country more dependent than it could be on a small section of society. Broadening the tax base is a key challenge to mitigate this problem. Furthermore, the country is challenged by the growing informal sector making taxation in this sector difficult. It was recommended that for successful tax reform, there should be an interactive forum between the government and taxpayers as a means of finding a common precise, and, definite in its definition of what is obtainable and what is not It was also recommended on the expedition of the automation process of Sierra Leone's tax system to enable majority the of Sierra Leoneans to access information about tax system which will deter corruption, improve effectiveness and efficiency in tax administration incidental to improve tax collections by generating sustainable revenue.
Case Studies In Tax Revenue Mobilization In Low Income Countries
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Author : Mr.Bernardin Akitoby
language : en
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Release Date : 2019-05-14
Case Studies In Tax Revenue Mobilization In Low Income Countries written by Mr.Bernardin Akitoby and has been published by International Monetary Fund this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-14 with Business & Economics categories.
How can Low-Income Countries (LICs) enhance tax revenue collection to finance their vast development needs? We address this question by analyzing seven tax reform experiences in LICs (Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Maldives, Mauritania, Rwanda, Senegal, and Uganda). Three lessons stand out, although reforms must be tailored to individual circumstances: (i) Tax reforms require first and foremost political commitment and buy-in from key stakeholders; (ii) Countries that pursue both revenue administration and tax policy reforms tend to see much larger and persistent gains; and (iii) A successful strategy often starts with fiscal reform measures with immediate effect to build momentum. These can include: simplifying the tax system; curbing exemptions; reforming indirect taxes on goods and services (e.g., excises); and better managing compliance risks through strengthening taxpayer segmentation (often beginning with strengthening the Large Taxpayers Office). A comprehensive reform strategy (e.g., a medium-term revenue strategy) can help to properly sequence reform measures and facilitate their implementation.
Designing A Tax Administration Reform Strategy
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Author : Ms.Katherine Baer
language : en
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Release Date : 1997-03-01
Designing A Tax Administration Reform Strategy written by Ms.Katherine Baer and has been published by International Monetary Fund this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-03-01 with Business & Economics categories.
Building on previous FAD work in the tax administration field, this paper defines broad criteria for diagnosing the problems in a country’s tax administration and formulating an appropriate reform strategy. To be effective, this strategy should be based on the size of the tax gap and the country’s particular circumstances. This paper discusses some guiding principles which have provided the basis for successful reforms, including: reducing the tax system’s complexity, encouraging taxpayers’ voluntary compliance, differentiating the treatment of taxpayers by their revenue potential, and ensuring the reform’s effective management. Also discussed are specific bottlenecks that hinder the effectiveness of the tax administration’s operations.
Tax Revenue Mobilization Episodes In Emerging Markets And Low Income Countries Lessons From A New Dataset
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Author : Mr.Bernardin Akitoby
language : en
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Release Date : 2018-11-02
Tax Revenue Mobilization Episodes In Emerging Markets And Low Income Countries Lessons From A New Dataset written by Mr.Bernardin Akitoby and has been published by International Monetary Fund this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-02 with Business & Economics categories.
How do countries mobilize large tax revenue—defined as an average increase in the tax-to-GDP ratio of 0.5 percent per year over three years or more? To answer this question, we build a novel dataset covering 55 episodes of large tax revenue mobilization in low-income countries and emerging markets. We find that: (i) reforms of indirect taxes and exemptions are the most common tax policy measures; (ii) multi-pronged tax administration reforms often go hand in hand with tax policy measures or are stand alone; and (iii) sustainability of the episodes hinges on tax administration reforms in the key compliance areas (risk-based audits, registration, filing, payment, and reporting).
Funding The Future Tax Revenue Mobilization In The Pacific Island Countries
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Author : Mouhamadou Sy
language : en
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Release Date : 2022-09-12
Funding The Future Tax Revenue Mobilization In The Pacific Island Countries written by Mouhamadou Sy and has been published by International Monetary Fund this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-12 with Business & Economics categories.
Pacific Island Countries (PICs) face daunting spending needs related to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and adapting to the effects of climate change. Boosting tax revenues will need to be an essential pillar in creating the fiscal space to meet SDG and climate-adaptation spending needs. This paper assesses the additional tax revenue that PICs could potentially collect and discusses policy options to achieve such gains. The main objectives of the paper are to (1) review the critical medium-term development spending requirements and available financing options, (2) document the main stylized facts about tax revenues in the PICs and estimate the additional tax revenue that countries could raise, (3) highlight the main bottlenecks preventing the PICs from further increasing their tax revenue collection with an emphasis on weaknesses in VAT systems, (4) draw lessons from successful emerging and developing countries that have managed to substantially and durably increased their tax revenues, and (5) propose tax policy and revenue administration reform priorities for Pacific Island Countries to boost tax revenues. The paper’s main findings are (1) The current revenue mix is skewed toward non-tax revenues, (2) PICs could collect an additional 3 percent of tax revenue in the short to medium term, (3) Many bottlenecks are preventing the PICs from boosting their tax revenue collection, and (4) The potential offered by efficient VAT systems is not fully exploited. To increase tax revenue in the Pacific Islands, the paper proposes the following reforms: (1) unwinding recent fiscal relief measures, (2) strengthening or introducing a VAT system; (3) rationalizing tax exemptions, (4) closing loopholes in the tax system, (5) reforming tax administration, and (6) introducing a medium-term revenue strategy.
Modernizing Local Government Taxation In Indonesia
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Author : Asian Development Bank
language : en
Publisher: Asian Development Bank
Release Date : 2022-03-01
Modernizing Local Government Taxation In Indonesia written by Asian Development Bank and has been published by Asian Development Bank this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-01 with Law categories.
In Indonesia, the provincial, city, and regency governments typically rely on the central government for financial support. A shift toward the collection of their own tax revenues would strengthen local governments’ autonomy and encourage accountability to their communities. During 2015–2020, the Tax Revenue Administration Modernization and Policy Improvement in Local Governments (TRAMPIL) project, supported by the Asian Development Bank, provided technical assistance to help Indonesia’s subnational governments collect more locally sourced tax revenues. This report describes the challenges and achievements of TRAMPIL project activities. It presents TRAMPIL’s policy recommendations in the context of Indonesia’s economic and legal parameters on regional autonomy.
Current Challenges In Revenue Mobilization Improving Tax Compliance
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Author : International Monetary Fund
language : en
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Release Date : 2015-01-29
Current Challenges In Revenue Mobilization Improving Tax Compliance written by International Monetary Fund and has been published by International Monetary Fund this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-29 with Business & Economics categories.
This paper addresses core challenges that all tax administrations face in dealing with noncompliance—which are now receiving renewed attention. Long a priority in developing countries, assuring strong compliance has acquired greater priority in countries facing intensified revenue needs, and is critical for fairness and statebuilding. Series: Policy Papers
Tax Reform In Uganda
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Author : Dorothy Kwagala-Igaga
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Release Date : 2016-12-14
Tax Reform In Uganda written by Dorothy Kwagala-Igaga and has been published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-14 with Business & Economics categories.
In 1997, Uganda undertook extensive reforms in tax legislation. This had been preceded by the structural reforms in tax administration that saw the creation of the Uganda Revenue Authority in 1991. The aim of the far reaching reforms was to improve the tax system and increase its revenue productivity. This book demonstrates that the reforms were not as successful as anticipated and revenues have not improved in a sustained way. The revenue from direct taxes only contributes about 20% to the total revenue, well below the Sub-Saharan average of 40%. This has focused attention on the appropriateness of the reforms. The focus of the reforms on achieving efficiency did not sufficiently take into account the fundamental importance of equity within the system. As a result, the Income Tax Act 1997 embodies distortions and inequalities in the treatment of taxable income and taxpayers that have led to inefficiency in the system as a whole. The tax reforms also took a narrow technical view of the tax system. The book employs political economy and optimal theory to explain the weaknesses in the tax system. It is argued that the reforms, although well designed, were not likely to be successful given the timing and context of implementation. The multidisciplinary and functionalist approach of the book is helpful in highlighting the constraints in which tax design and tax reform is undertaken in Uganda. It is argued that the reforms we “blunted” by the manner of their formulation and context of implementation. Taxation is a socio-political issue and yet the IMF and World Bank which supported the reforms did not take into account the limited political will. The lack of consensus in policy formulation has weakened the socio-contract and allowed the government to blame external factors for the poor performance. The weaknesses in governance and corruption have had an impact on the tax system by encouraging tax avoidance and evasion among political elites as well as on activities in the informal sector.
Current Challenges In Revenue Mobilization Improving Tax Compliance
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Author : International Monetary Fund
language : en
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Release Date : 2015-01-29
Current Challenges In Revenue Mobilization Improving Tax Compliance written by International Monetary Fund and has been published by International Monetary Fund this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-29 with Business & Economics categories.
This paper addresses core challenges that all tax administrations face in dealing with noncompliance—which are now receiving renewed attention. Long a priority in developing countries, assuring strong compliance has acquired greater priority in countries facing intensified revenue needs, and is critical for fairness and statebuilding. Series: Policy Papers
Tax Administration 2021 Comparative Information On Oecd And Other Advanced And Emerging Economies
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Author : OECD
language : en
Publisher: OECD Publishing
Release Date : 2021-09-15
Tax Administration 2021 Comparative Information On Oecd And Other Advanced And Emerging Economies written by OECD and has been published by OECD Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-09-15 with categories.
This report is the ninth edition of the OECD's Tax Administration Series. It provides internationally comparative data on aspects of tax systems and their administration in 59 advanced and emerging economies.