A Critical Review of the Characteristics of Presumptive Tax Systems in Developing Countries

This paper considers the effect of the presumptive tax system characteristics on the tax compliance behaviour of small businesses in developing countries. Since the concept of presumptive taxation involves several features influencing the formalisation of small businesses, this paper seeks to survey...

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Main Authors: Munyaradzi Duve, Daniel P. Schutte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Miskolc 2021-12-01
Series:Theory, Methodology, Practice
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description This paper considers the effect of the presumptive tax system characteristics on the tax compliance behaviour of small businesses in developing countries. Since the concept of presumptive taxation involves several features influencing the formalisation of small businesses, this paper seeks to survey three key areas of literature: targeted taxpayers, thresholds and timeframe. This paper differs fundamentally from previous studies in that it analyses presumptive tax system characteristics. A descriptive review approach was followed in evaluating the empirical literature on presumptive tax system characteristics. A content analysis was then performed on literature about categories and subcategories provided in the classification framework. The review highlights similarities and conflicting evidence of presumptive tax system characteristics in transforming the compliance behaviour of small businesses. It was concluded that the blended use of information technology and existing presumptive tax systems can facilitate the movement of small businesses from the informal to the formal sector.
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A Critical Review of the Characteristics of Presumptive Tax Systems in Developing Countries
Theory, Methodology, Practice
presumptive tax system
targeted taxpayers
threshold
timeframe
tax compliance behaviour
title A Critical Review of the Characteristics of Presumptive Tax Systems in Developing Countries
title_full A Critical Review of the Characteristics of Presumptive Tax Systems in Developing Countries
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title_short A Critical Review of the Characteristics of Presumptive Tax Systems in Developing Countries
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targeted taxpayers
threshold
timeframe
tax compliance behaviour
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