Presumptive Taxation in Sub-Saharan Africa: Experiences and Prospects
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Summary:
Considering the need to broaden the tax base and to increase tax revenue in an efficient, equitable, and cost-effective manner, this paper analyzes presumptive taxation methods and their application in sub-Saharan Africa. Presumptive taxation involves simple techniques to capture income that frequently escapes conventional taxation. Presumptive taxation methods could be used more intensively in sub-Saharan Africa, and presumptive taxes on imports, withholding schemes, and graduated business license fees are most effective in raising additional tax revenue in a way commensurate with efficiency, equity, and administrative expediency. Also, intensified presumptive taxation will need stronger institutional capacity in tax administration.
Series:
Working Paper No. 1996/005
Subject:
Income and capital gains taxes Income tax systems National accounts Personal income Presumptive tax Revenue administration Tax administration core functions Taxes
English
Publication Date:
January 1, 1996
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451842135/1018-5941
Stock No:
WPIEA0051996
Pages:
49
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