This paper discusses current developments in tax compliance research, with a focus on three aspects. First, we summarize empirical evidence on the traditional deterrence or enforcement approach, suggesting that tax audits and fines for noncompliance are critical in taxpayers' compliance...

Several countries use household tax credits to incentivize tax compliance in the provision of household services. Tax credits increase households’ willingness to pay for an invoice; however, the effectiveness depends on their design. A tax credit that makes the financial benefit salient to...