Revenue Administration: Developing a Taxpayer Compliance Program

Author/Editor:

Barrie Russell

Publication Date:

November 24, 2010

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This technical note describes the importance of a taxpayer compliance program. Improving tax compliance requires long-term reform efforts, beginning with strengthening the organization and management of the revenue agency, implementing robust collection systems, and building capacity in core tax administration functions. Reform of the legal framework and judiciary is also often required to ensure that the necessary powers, penalty regimes, and dispute resolution processes are in place. This note explains how countries can improve tax compliance. Steps in developing a taxpayer compliance program are also elaborated.

Series:

Technical Notes and Manuals No. 2010/017

Subject:

English

Publication Date:

November 24, 2010

ISBN/ISSN:

9781462314218/2075-8669

Stock No:

TNMEA2010017

Pages:

16

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