ABSTRACT
Value Added Tax (VAT) was introduced by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 1993 to replace Sales Tax. The aim of VAT was to increase the revenue base of
government and make funds available for developmental purposes that will accelerate economic growth in Nigeria. The objective of the study was to determine the extent to which VAT affects Economic Growth in Nigeria and to ascertain the extent to which VAT affects Total Tax Revenue in Nigeria. The secondary source of data was sought from Central Bank of Nigeria statistical Bulletin, Federal Inland Revenue Service, Annual Reports and Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria Journal etc. Time series data on the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), VAT Revenue, Total Tax Revenue and Total (Federal Government) Revenue from 2005 to 2014 sourced from central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) were analyzed, using both simple regression analysis and descriptive statistical method. Findings showed that the ratio of VAT Revenue to GDP averaged 85.2 and VAT revenue to total tax return at 80.4%, though VAT revenue accounts for as much as
95% significant variations in GDP in Nigeria. A positive and significant correlation exists between VAT Revenue and GDP. Both economic variables fluctuated greatly over the period though VAT revenue was more stable. No casualty exists between the GDP and VAT revenue, but a large period of two years exists. This paper therefore recommends that all identified administrative loopholes should be plugged for VAT revenue to continue to contribute more significantly to economic growth of'the country. This should be done on the realization that ~y action taken on either VAT revenue or the GDP will take two years to become effective.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page
Declaration
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgements
Table of contents
List of tables
Abstract
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 Background to the Study 1
1.2 Statement of Problem 5
1.3 Objective of the Study 6
1.4 Research Questions 7
1.5 Research Hypothesis 7
1.6 Significant of the Study 7
1. 7 Scope/Limitation of the Study 8
1.8 Definitions of terms 9
CHAPTER TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 12
2.1 Conceptual Framework 12
2.1.2 Reasons for Imposition of Taxes 14
2.1.3 Tax and Income Distribution 17
2.1.4 Tax and Resources Allocation 19
2.1.5 Taxation in Nigeria Economy since 1991 Tax Reform and the Birth of VAT 20
2.2 Theoretical Framework 21
2.2. l Sales Tax and Value Added Tax 21
2.2.2 The Nature of VAT 22
2.2.3 Differentiation Between VAT and Other VAT sales Tax 23
2.2.4 Types of Value Added Tax 24
2.2.5 Merit and Demerit of VAT 26
2.2.6 Value Added Tax in Nigeria 29
2.2.7 Purpose of VAT in Nigeria 29
2.3 Empirical Framework 30
2.3.1 The Nature of Nigeria Value Added Tax 30
2.3.2 Effect of VAT on the Economic Growth of Nigeria 31
CHAPTER THREERESEARCHMETHODOLOGY 34
3. 1 Research Design 34
3.2 Area of Study 34
3.3 Sources of Data Collection 35
3.4 Data Analysis Technique 35
3.5 Model Specification 36
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS 37
4.1 Data Presentation 37
4.2 Data Analyses
4.3. Test of hypotheses
4.4 Discussion of Findings
CHAPTER FIVE
SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS 44
5 .1 Summary of findings 44
5 .2 Conclusion 44
5 .3 Recommendations 45
REFERENCES
AUDU, F (2021). Effect Of Value Added Tax On Economic Growth Of Nigeria: 2006 - 2015. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 25, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-value-added-tax-on-economic-growth-of-nigeria-2006-2015-7-2
FRIDAY, AUDU. "Effect Of Value Added Tax On Economic Growth Of Nigeria: 2006 - 2015" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 29 Apr. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-value-added-tax-on-economic-growth-of-nigeria-2006-2015-7-2. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
FRIDAY, AUDU. "Effect Of Value Added Tax On Economic Growth Of Nigeria: 2006 - 2015". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 29 Apr. 2021. Web. 25 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-value-added-tax-on-economic-growth-of-nigeria-2006-2015-7-2 >.
FRIDAY, AUDU. "Effect Of Value Added Tax On Economic Growth Of Nigeria: 2006 - 2015" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 25 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-value-added-tax-on-economic-growth-of-nigeria-2006-2015-7-2