ABSTRACT
The study was far undergone to discover the "Effect of company income taxes on the performance of small and medium scale enterprises in Nigeria", taking a study of selected enterprises. The study is aimed at evaluating the performance of business enterprises in selected companies, so as tofind out whether companies are aware of all their tax duties and obligations, principles, policies and those major problems affecting them as well as their various businesses and also to know how regular companies pay taxes. The study applied both qualitative and quantitative research designs where journals, historical data, magazines and financial statements of the listed microfinance banks were implemented. Data was basically collectedfrom secondary sources. Most business owners are aware of taxes paid, unaware of the mode of assessment and not much assistance is given as regards to tax awareness. The findings so far exposed the problems faced by the tax payers as regards mode of assessment, tax collection, inefficiency by tax collectors, loss of stock as a result of taxes, loss of sales, low profits due to high tax rates and vital equipment used in the tax collection process. Recommendations on the effect of taxes include; reduction of rate of company income tax, educating companies as well business community on the different tax rates, improving the method of collecting taxes, introducing a scheme that should allow firms to pay their tax obligations at installments, and lastly finding a means of assessing the tax both small and medium enterprises are required to pay early in the financial year so as to pave wayfor businesses to pay up their obligations rather demandingfor payment immediately.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title
Declaration 11
Certification lll
Dedication lV
Acknowledgements v
Table of Contents VI
List of Tables Vlll
Abstract lX
Chapter One
INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background to the Study 1
1.2 Statement of the Problem 3
1.3 Objectives of the Study 5
1.4 Research Questions 6
1.5 Research Hypotheses 6
1.6 Significance of the Study 7
1.6.1 Corporations: 7
1.6.2 Government: 7
1.7 Scope of the Study 7
1.8 Limitations of the Study 7
Chapter Two 9
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 9
2.1 Conceptual Framework 9
2.1.1 Nature and Definition of Tax 11
2.1.2 Types of good tax system: direct taxes and indirect taxes 11
2.1.3 Characteristics of good tax system 12
2.1.4 Companies income tax 14
2.1.5 Effects of Companies Income Tax in Nigeria 16
2.1.5 Income chargeable to tax 19
2.1.6 Ta,'X avoidance and evasion 20
2.1.7 Tax planning 21
2.1.8 Tax audit 21
2.1.9 Small and medium scale enterprises 21
2.2 Theoretical Review 27
2.2.1 Modern theories of taxation 27
2.3 Empirical Review 29
2.4 Gap in Literature Review 31
Chapter Three 32
METHODOLOGY 32
3 .1 Research Design 32
3.2 Sources of Data 32
ChapterFour 37
PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA 37
4.1 Data Presentation 37
4.2 Analysis of Data 38
4.3 Test of Hypotheses 39
4.3.1.1 Discussion of Model One 39
4.3 Summary of Regression Result Table I 40
4.3.1.2 Test of Hypothesis One 40
4.3.2.1 Discussion of Model Two 41
4.4 Summary of Regression Result Table II 42
4.3.2.2 Test of Hypothesis Two 42
4.3.3.1 Discussion of Model Three 43
4.5 Summary of Regression Result Table 43
4.3.3.2 Test of Hypothesis Three 43
Chapter Five 45
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION 45
5.1 Summary of Findings 45
5.2 Conclusion 46
5.3 Recommendations 46
REFERENCES 48
APPENDIX 50
ORIMADIKE, E (2021). Effect Of Company Income Tax On The Performance Of Small And Medium Scale Enterprises. (A Study On Selected Enterprises In Nigeria) (2012-2016). Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 25, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-company-income-tax-on-the-performance-of-small-and-medium-scale-enterprises-a-study-on-selected-enterprises-in-nigeria-2012-2016-7-2
EMMANUELA, ORIMADIKE. "Effect Of Company Income Tax On The Performance Of Small And Medium Scale Enterprises. (A Study On Selected Enterprises In Nigeria) (2012-2016)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 02 Mar. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-company-income-tax-on-the-performance-of-small-and-medium-scale-enterprises-a-study-on-selected-enterprises-in-nigeria-2012-2016-7-2. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
EMMANUELA, ORIMADIKE. "Effect Of Company Income Tax On The Performance Of Small And Medium Scale Enterprises. (A Study On Selected Enterprises In Nigeria) (2012-2016)". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 02 Mar. 2021. Web. 25 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-company-income-tax-on-the-performance-of-small-and-medium-scale-enterprises-a-study-on-selected-enterprises-in-nigeria-2012-2016-7-2 >.
EMMANUELA, ORIMADIKE. "Effect Of Company Income Tax On The Performance Of Small And Medium Scale Enterprises. (A Study On Selected Enterprises In Nigeria) (2012-2016)" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 25 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-company-income-tax-on-the-performance-of-small-and-medium-scale-enterprises-a-study-on-selected-enterprises-in-nigeria-2012-2016-7-2