This article explores the compliance burden imposed by the value added tax (VAT), which has traditionally been recognised as one of the more onerous taxes so far as compliance by business taxpayers is concerned. It compares the UK's VAT compliance burden with that experienced elsewhere in the...

Over the last two decades, many governments have sought to take stock of the burden generally imposed by their regulations, especially in relation to taxes imposed on businesses, and to identify and adopt measures to reduce the costs of complying with such regulations. In many countries, the VAT...

The large‑scale presence and the regressive nature of tax compliance costs, especially those in respect of the value‑added tax (VAT), are well documented features of the tax systems of developed countries. Although there is less evidence available in the case of developing countries,...

VAT is an important revenue source for all governments levying the tax. The collections fund important public goods and services that enhance the lives of those persons whose consumption triggers the tax and who ultimately bear the burden of the tax. Along the supply chain to that final...

Existing literature has established the regressive nature of tax compliance costs, and in particular, the compliance costs associated with indirect taxes such as value added taxes (VAT) (known in Australia as Goods and Services Tax (GST)). Costs of compliance impact on the willingness of...

This article presents the findings of a pilot research project designed to evaluate the merits of a prototype diagnostic tool for gauging the nature and likely overall incidence of value added tax (VAT) compliance costs at the country level, and to assess its use in comparative cross-country...

This report sets out the findings of an extended study designed to test a diagnostic tool that has been developed for use in comparative cross-country assessments of the VAT compliance burden and its main drivers. It is based on data gathered from surveys conducted in the 47 member countries of...

Purpose: Correct registration for the value-added tax (VAT) is a key aspect of tax compliance; it is vital in ensuring adequate tax revenue collection in all countries but particularly in developing countries such as South Africa. Non-registration hinders sufficient tax revenue collection, stifles...