In many countries small businesses expect and generally receive special treatment, concessions or arrangements regarding taxation compared with medium and large business. Such policies are based primarily upon the role and importance of small business in economic growth and especially job...

This paper briefly discusses the importance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia. The concepts of tax compliance costs and prior compliance costs studies, both internationally and in Malaysia, are succinctly reviewed. The methodology used in the current estimates, based on the...

The Superannuation Surcharge Tax (SST) is a hidden tax, with significant effects on (so-called) higher income taxpayers. The SST was introduced in August 1996, and, according to the Australian Taxation Office, 'is intended to limit the concessionality of employer and deductible personal...

The case for the imposition of carbon (emission) taxes or tradable carbon permits in important tax jurisdictions is arguably strong, based upon the polluter pays principle first proposed by Pigou almost a century ago. This paper briefly reviews the arguments for and against these market-based...

The burden of small business acting as an 'unpaid tax collector', particularly for the Goods and Services Tax (GST), is currently subject to much political debate in Australia. However, realistic proposals as how best to alleviate this burden are few and far between. This article reviews...