Paying the State Use Tax

2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 260-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
John E. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Income Tax ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Behavioral Study ◽  
Reporting Behavior ◽  
Tax Returns ◽  
Use Tax ◽  
Rate Selection ◽  
Tax Reporting ◽  
Selection Of

To improve use tax compliance, twenty-seven states have added a line to their income tax returns where taxpayers can report taxable sales. This article reports results of a behavioral study of a postcard “nudge” sent to income tax filers in one of those states, Nebraska, to encourage self-reporting of liability. The research question is whether the informational nudge was sufficient to alter self-reporting behavior. Data indicate that the nudge more than doubled the likelihood of use tax reporting and nearly doubled the amount of revenue collected, but the rate of use tax reporting remains extremely low. Probit models reveal that use tax reporting rises with income at a decreasing rate. Selection models are also estimated because of positive selection bias in the selection of the treatment group. Taken together, the results indicate that an informational nudge is not likely to be sufficient to substantially change use tax reporting behavior.

scholarly journals Covid-19 and corporate tax avoidance: Measuring long-run tax burdens as an alternative bailout test

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 216-244
Author(s):  
Subagio Efendi
Keyword(s):  
Financial Aid ◽  
Income Tax ◽  
Tax Avoidance ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Ordinary Least Squares ◽  
Corporate Tax ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Tax Returns ◽  
Avoidance Measures

This study fills the gap in the tax authority’s Covid-19 financial aid verifications by examining, and nominating, Long-run ETR (Dyreng et al., 2008) as the better corporate tax avoidance measure in excluding tax evader firms from the broad stimulus programs. Analysing confidential tax returns of 4,752 largest firms (32,120 firm-years) in Indonesia over 2009 to 2017 periods, this study found 18.12 percent of total sample firms is able to retain its Long-run ETR below 10 percent, which indicates continual tax avoidance activities by these firms during observation periods. Moreover, applying univariate and multivariate Ordinary Least Squares and Panel Data estimations, this study reveals, relative to other tax avoidance measures, Lagged Cash ETR (Lisowsky, 2010; Lisowsky et al., 2013) present the most consistent reliability in predicting long-run income tax burdens. Thus, this study asserts, in the conditions of computing Long-run ETR is costly and impractical (i.e. because of data unavailability), tax authority and policymakers can directly analyse firms’ Lagged Cash ETR to gauge their long-run income tax burdens and tax compliance behaviours prior the economic downturn. 

scholarly journals Towards Enhanced Tax Compliance in Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
SAN LIO ◽  
JOHN MIRICHII
Keyword(s):  
Income Tax ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Governance Structure ◽  
Tax Revenue ◽  
New Governance ◽  
Bottom Line ◽  
County Governments ◽  
Tax Returns ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
The Cost

Tax is the bottom line source of revenue for the world’s governments. Taxation is the only known realistic means of collecting resources to finance public expenditure. This study aims at unraveling efficient mechanisms to be employed in Kenya to enhance income tax compliance to boost tax revenue for the current and future governments. With the new governance structure of forty seven county governments in place following the promulgation of the new constitution 2010, this exercise is timely. The study will make use of both secondary and primary sources of data in eliciting the required information necessary for the research findings.  The sample size will be made up of twenty companies drawn from different sectors of the Kenyan economy operating within the Nairobi County.The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) version 20is used in the data analysis and presentation of findings.  The overall finding is that a tax system should be simple, withstraightforward rules for lay citizens to understand and at the same time guarantee that the cost of tax collection and administration is not higher than the actual tax revenue raised.The research findings lead to a conclusion that multiple rates of income tax, varied dates of making tax returns and a bulky legal tax framework make income tax compliance unforeseeable in Kenya.

scholarly journals PERBANDINGAN KEBIJAKAN PAJAK PENGHASILAN ATAS UKM DI INDONESIA DENGAN NEGARA-NEGARA ANGGOTA OECD

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsie S. Kasim ◽  
Thesa A. Purwanto
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Income Tax ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Taxation Policy ◽  
Special Rules ◽  
Tax Reporting ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Government implement Government Regulation Number 46 Year 2013 regarding Income Tax on Income from Business that Have Certain Gross Circulation with the aim to improve tax compliance. For Small and Medium Enterprises, the application of this rule is expected to facilitate taxpayers in tax reporting. This study will analyze the application of 1% final income tax from the turnover of Small and Medium Enterprises policies. What are the underlying considerations to apply special rules for income tax for Small and Medium Enterprises, simplification of rules and procedures adopted and comparison of the various provisions of the few countries that have been surveyed. The discussion will be conducted on the application of tax policy for small and medium enterprises undertaken by the countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) which has been surveyed. Taxation policy on small and medium enterprises that will be compared among others are income tax exemption to companies with a turnover below the threshold of small businesses; reimbursement of tax forms be presumptive tax calculation; use cash basis accounting system and accounting procedures more simplified.Keywords: Income Tax, SME, OECD.

scholarly journals Experimental Study on Individual Taxpayer: Motivational Posture and Peer Reporting Behavior

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elen Puspitasari ◽  
Yeye Susilowati ◽  
Wahyu Meiranto
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Study ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Analysis Of Covariance ◽  
Peer Reporting ◽  
Reporting Behavior ◽  
Assignment Method ◽  
Compliance Decisions ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
The Government ◽  
Tax Reporting

the effect of motivational postures and tax reporting behavior of one’s peers on taxpayer com-pliance was examined in this experimental study. This experimental research was conducted under the circumstances arranged and direct manipulation on taxpayer external factor, namely the independent variable is peer reporting behavior, so it can be determined causality effect of the independent variable on the dependent. The respondent is 81 taxpayers whose run the small business. A motivational posture was measured by using 29 statements developed by Braithwaite. Analysis of Covariance is used because this research conducting Quasi Experimen-tal Design Between-Subject with Covariate with random assignment method. Peer reporting behavior as an experimental variable consists of two level treatments. The result shows that the posture of motivation Indonesian taxpayers’ as a concomitant factor does not affect tax compli-ance decisions. Furthermore, this study provides evidence that peer reporting behavior were significant factors in explaining the experimental reporting decision. The findings of this study are expected to provide discourse to the government to improve tax compliance decisions in Indonesia in terms of posture motivation and peer reporting behavior among taxpayers.

scholarly journals Tax Literacy: A Canadian Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 68 (4) ◽  
pp. 987-1007
Author(s):  
Anthony Pham ◽  
Antoine Genest-Grégoire ◽  
Luc Godbout ◽  
Jean-Herman Guay
Keyword(s):  
Income Tax ◽  
Measurement Instrument ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Complex Structures ◽  
Personal Saving ◽  
Canadian Perspective ◽  
Tax Returns ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
High Level ◽  
The Way

Tax systems are complex structures that can be difficult for individuals to navigate. Understanding the way taxes are calculated and liabilities are assessed matters a lot when personal saving for retirement and education, and much of the government's social policy apparatus, are closely integrated with the tax system. This study uses a survey to measure individuals' knowledge about basic elements of the personal income tax, their perception of their own tax knowledge, and their tax-filing behaviour. One would hope that tax-literate Canadians would have a high level of knowledge of the way taxes work, and a realistic appreciation of the limits of their knowledge, and thus that they could make informed decisions, for example, when filing their tax returns. The survey data show that Canadians have good knowledge of basic tax facts but struggle when asked more complex questions regarding the progressivity of the income tax. Results were generally consistent across provinces with the notable exception of respondents in Quebec, who had higher marks on the authors' tax quiz but lower self-assessed tax knowledge. The measurement instrument employed in the study will allow for a refinement of research exploring the drivers of tax compliance as well as political attitudes toward taxes and redistribution.

scholarly journals Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak Pelaku Usaha Restoran Di Kabupaten Asahan

2022 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 119-134
Author(s):  
Abdillah Hamdi ◽  
Ferry Irawan
Keyword(s):  
Income Tax ◽  
Research Method ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Tax Administration ◽  
Literature Study ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Directorate General ◽  
Tax Payments ◽  
Tax Reporting

Taxpayer compliance is one of the important elements in tax administration. This study aims to analyze the taxpayer compliance of restaurant business in Asahan Regency in terms of the implementation of income tax payments and tax reporting. The research method used is qualitative with a literature study approach and interviews with two sources from the taxpayers and the Directorate General of Taxes. The authors compares the theory of the factors that affect tax compliance with the reality of the difficulties faced by taxpayers in fulfilling tax compliance. The results of the study indicate that there are obstacles to achieving tax compliance both from the internal perspective of the taxpayer and the external perspective of the taxpayer. Kepatuhan wajib pajak merupakan salah satu unsur penting dalam administrasi perpajakan. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis kepatuhan wajib pajak pelaku usaha restoran di Kabupaten Asahan dalam hal pelaksanaan pembayaran Pajak Penghasilan dan pelaporan pajaknya. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah kualitatif dengan pendekatan studi literatur dan wawancara dengan dua orang narasumber dari pihak wajib pajak dan Direktorat Jenderal Pajak. Penulis membandingkan teori tentang faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi kepatuhan pajak dengan realita kesulitan yang dihadapi oleh wajib pajak dalam memenuhi kepatuhan perpajakan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa terdapat kendala untuk mencapai kepatuhan pajak baik dari perspektif internal wajib pajak dan perspektif eksternal wajib pajak.

scholarly journals Tingkat Kepatuhan Wajib Pajak UMKM Di Jawa Timur, Indonesia

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-108
Author(s):  
Setiadi Alim Lim ◽  
Lilik Indrawati
Keyword(s):  
Income Tax ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Large Contribution ◽  
Annual Income ◽  
Identification Number ◽  
The World ◽  
Tax Returns ◽  
State Income ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises play an important role in national economic development in many countries around the world. Micro, small and medium-sized enterprises have a large contribution to GDP (Gross Domestic Product), the supply of employment and exports of a country. Although it has a large contribution to the national economy, the contribution of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises to the state income from the tax sector is very small. There is a tendency for voluntary tax compliance from micro, small and medium- sized enterprises to be very low. This research aims to study the level of micro, small and medium-sized enterprises of tax compliance in East Java, Indonesia. To measure the level of tax compliance, 3 indicators are used, namely the ownership of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), compliance with paying Income Tax and compliance to fill out and report the Annual Income Tax Return. The results showed that the level of tax compliance in micro, small and medium enterprises in East Java, Indonesia was still very low. Micro, small and medium-sized who have a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is only 37.80%, those who pay Income Tax are only 21.95% and those who fill and report Annual Income Tax Returns of only 18,29%.

scholarly journals PERBANDINGAN KEBIJAKAN PAJAK PENGHASILAN ATAS UKM DI INDONESIA DENGAN NEGARA-NEGARA ANGGOTA OECD

2016 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Elsie S. Kasim ◽  
Thesa A. Purwanto
Keyword(s):  
Small Businesses ◽  
Income Tax ◽  
Government Regulation ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Tax Compliance ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Taxation Policy ◽  
Special Rules ◽  
Tax Reporting ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Government implement Government Regulation Number 46 Year 2013 regarding Income Tax on Income from Business that Have Certain Gross Circulation with the aim to improve tax compliance. For Small and Medium Enterprises, the application of this rule is expected to facilitate taxpayers in tax reporting. This study will analyze the application of 1% final income tax from the turnover of Small and Medium Enterprises policies. What are the underlying considerations to apply special rules for income tax for Small and Medium Enterprises, simplification of rules and procedures adopted and comparison of the various provisions of the few countries that have been surveyed. The discussion will be conducted on the application of tax policy for small and medium enterprises undertaken by the countries of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) which has been surveyed. Taxation policy on small and medium enterprises that will be compared among others are income tax exemption to companies with a turnover below the threshold of small businesses; reimbursement of tax forms be presumptive tax calculation; use cash basis accounting system and accounting procedures more simplified.Keywords: Income Tax, SME, OECD.

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