Factors informing tax compliance: A meta-analytical study

Background: Taxpayer compliance significantly impacts a nation’s ability to generate revenue for socioeconomic development. A need exists for a comprehensive analysis of emergent factors influencing compliance behaviour, as current research on tax noncompliance is limited. Aim: This study seeks to...

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Main Authors: Divakaran Reddy, Asogan Moodley, Oludayo Olugbara
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Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2024-12-01
Series:South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences
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Online Access:https://sajems.org/index.php/sajems/article/view/5738
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description Background: Taxpayer compliance significantly impacts a nation’s ability to generate revenue for socioeconomic development. A need exists for a comprehensive analysis of emergent factors influencing compliance behaviour, as current research on tax noncompliance is limited. Aim: This study seeks to determine the primary factors influencing taxpayer compliance behaviour through a critical examination of existing primary empirical studies. Setting: The analysis draws from 45 primary international studies conducted between 2015 and 2020. Method: Employing a quantitative approach, the study utilises a meta-analysis, guided by the PRISMA method, to systematically assess relationships within relevant literature related to tax noncompliance. Results: Findings emphasise the importance of robust tax administration systems and public trust in governmental institutions as key drivers of taxpayer compliance. Conversely, weak government accountability contributes to tax noncompliance behaviours. Conclusion: The study concludes that fostering both effective tax administration and public trust in the country’s governance is critical in promoting voluntary tax compliance. Contribution: This research provides policymakers with evidence-based insights to enhance tax compliance, bolster revenue generation and support national development initiatives
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spelling doaj-art-c730d10ac6bb4e849d7fc96d44536d1b2024-12-18T12:45:53ZengAOSISSouth African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences1015-88122222-34362024-12-01271e1e1110.4102/sajems.v27i1.57381109Factors informing tax compliance: A meta-analytical studyDivakaran Reddy0Asogan Moodley1Oludayo Olugbara2Department of Auditing and Taxation, Faculty of Accounting and Informatics, Durban University of Technology, DurbanDepartment of Auditing and Taxation, Faculty of Accounting and Informatics, Durban University of Technology, DurbanFaculty of Accounting and Informatics, Durban University of Technology, DurbanBackground: Taxpayer compliance significantly impacts a nation’s ability to generate revenue for socioeconomic development. A need exists for a comprehensive analysis of emergent factors influencing compliance behaviour, as current research on tax noncompliance is limited. Aim: This study seeks to determine the primary factors influencing taxpayer compliance behaviour through a critical examination of existing primary empirical studies. Setting: The analysis draws from 45 primary international studies conducted between 2015 and 2020. Method: Employing a quantitative approach, the study utilises a meta-analysis, guided by the PRISMA method, to systematically assess relationships within relevant literature related to tax noncompliance. Results: Findings emphasise the importance of robust tax administration systems and public trust in governmental institutions as key drivers of taxpayer compliance. Conversely, weak government accountability contributes to tax noncompliance behaviours. Conclusion: The study concludes that fostering both effective tax administration and public trust in the country’s governance is critical in promoting voluntary tax compliance. Contribution: This research provides policymakers with evidence-based insights to enhance tax compliance, bolster revenue generation and support national development initiativeshttps://sajems.org/index.php/sajems/article/view/5738tax compliance factorsmeta-analysistax gaptheory of planned behaviourtaxpayer behaviour
spellingShingle Divakaran Reddy
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Factors informing tax compliance: A meta-analytical study
South African Journal of Economic and Management Sciences
tax compliance factors
meta-analysis
tax gap
theory of planned behaviour
taxpayer behaviour
title Factors informing tax compliance: A meta-analytical study
title_full Factors informing tax compliance: A meta-analytical study
title_fullStr Factors informing tax compliance: A meta-analytical study
title_full_unstemmed Factors informing tax compliance: A meta-analytical study
title_short Factors informing tax compliance: A meta-analytical study
title_sort factors informing tax compliance a meta analytical study
topic tax compliance factors
meta-analysis
tax gap
theory of planned behaviour
taxpayer behaviour
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