in this paper that even where every one agrees that the tax system should be simple as dictated by the first maxim of Adam Smith‚ no country is yet to meet this standard. Questions on policy‚ complexity‚ equity‚ administrative efficiency‚ cost of compliance all increasing the cry for a tax change. Many Eastern Europeans have adopted the flax tax system and presently has an increase economic growth. However‚ are they fully operating the flax tax system? INTRODUCTION Taxation is a levy or a charge
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by Onipede Ibidunni Seun on Capital Gains Tax in Nigeria Introduction Discussing capital gain tax without first presenting a general overview of the entire concept of taxation will be tantamount to putting a cart before a horse. It is therefore very important that justice be done by explaining taxation and various types of taxes. Taxation: A General overview Tax and taxation has been variously defined by different authors. Oyegbile (1996) defines tax as a sum of money paid by citizens of a country
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systems of Nigeria‚ with particular focus on the lack of responsive and appropriate supervision in the educational sub-sector. The reform efforts in education have not been yielding appropriate result because many of them are mere political rhetoric without necessary supervision and follow up actions. Nigeria therefore need to re-arrange her priorities and values by providing adequate funding and supervision for a healthy teaching/learning process in educational institutions in Nigeria so as to be
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CHAPTER THREE IMPERATIVES FOR ELECTORAL REFORM 3.1 INTRODUCTION In the context of a weak electoral body‚ a perverted electoral process and undemocratic political parties‚ the stage is set for flawed elections. Thus‚ the 1999 and 2003 elections‚ like virtually all the preceding elections in Nigeria’s post-colonial history‚ were classic cases of electoral fraud. In broad terms‚ there have been two kinds of elections in Nigeria’s post-colonial history. These are the ‘transition’ and
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The Buffett Rule and Tax Reform As the tax cuts enacted by George W Bush during his presidency come to a close‚ the importance of reconciling spending and taxation has produced a spirited debate as to the best manner in which to solve the debt crisis. One voice in the debate is that of Warren Buffett‚ Chairman and CEO of the holding company Berkshire Hathaway and one of the richest men in the world. He has come out against the status quo tax policies‚ stating “My friends and I have been coddled
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Tax Alert 06/2013 2014 Mexican Tax Reform On September 8‚ the Executive Power filed before Congress the Economic Package for the 2014 fiscal year. The Economic Package includes not only the General Criteria for Economic Policy‚ the Federal Revenue Law and the Federations’ Expenditures Budget‚ but also a series of initiatives to modify current tax laws and even the enactment of new legislation. Among the highlights there are the amendments to Income Tax (ISR)‚ Value Added Tax (IVA)‚ the Special
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is to ensure that all taxpayers‚ within a defined tax jurisdiction‚ are brought into the tax net and assessed correctly in order to block all possible leakages. Generally‚ taxpayers are categorized according to the legal status of their businesses. In this research work we are interested in Corporate Entities/Public Companies which are limited liability companies or public companies registered with profit - motive in mind. Their tax affairs are being handled by the Federal Taxing Authority
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a very self-sustaining with massive economy just in its self‚ we also received many funding grants to help cushion our day to day lives. Through my new ambitions to improve our states policies within our Education programs‚ Property Taxes‚ and the reform of legal and illegal drug usage; I believe we can achieve much higher standards of living throughout thousands of communities state wide. Texas being in the bottom end
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ABSTRACT This paper examines the Tax Implications of E-Commerce. The issue of e-commerce and its tax implications continues to receive a high level of attention because of the fast growth of e-commerce activities. In the emerging global economy‚ e-commerce has increasingly become a necessary component of business strategy and a strong catalyst for economic development. The integration of information and communications technology (ICT) in business has revolutionized relationships within organizations
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Taxation plays a very important role in the economic life of a developing country like Nigeria. Today Nigeria is indeed in need of effective and efficient tax system in order to generate enough revenue that will finance economic growth and development. There is the urgent need in the country to evolve new approach for handling various tax issue dealing with both compliance and planning work. The use of Tax in National development is increasing and further introduction of new technology will ensure
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