ABSTRACT
This research project is motivated by the problems encountered in tax administration. The problem is defined by the consequences of tax evasion and avoidance on the revenue generation and economic growth in Nigeria. The background of the study centres on the causes, effects and control of tax evasion and tax avoidance and its negative implication on the Nigeria economic growth. The objectives of the study includes to: analyse the various causes of tax evasion and avoidance, analyse factors militating against assessment and collection of taxes. Three research questions were raised for the study while survey design was adopted for the study with a sample size of forty-two. The questionnaire was the main instrument used for data collection. The data collected was subjected to simple validity and reliability test. The analysis of the data was based on statistical frequency table and chi-square (X2) was used to test the level of significance. Some of the finding of the research work are - voluntary compliance by taxpayer is very low due to ignorance, the self employed usually evade tax, most tax payers do not know the basis of their tax assessment thus their relationship with tax authorities is hostile. Based on the above findings, recommendation are made such as - the government should exercise the will power to enforce tax laws fully, there should be legislation to close the existing loopholes in the tax laws to minimize tax avoidance, tax authorities should organize enlightenment campaign to enlighten tax payers about tax laws guiding the
Nigerian tax system.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title 1
Certification· ..
Approval page llJ
Dedication lV
Acknowledgement V -Vl
Table of Contents . . -X .
List of Table X
Abstract ..
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
1.2 Research Questions 5
1.3Statement Of Hypothesis
1.4 Objectives of the Study
1.5 Delineation
1.6 Variation and Relationship
1.7 Research Approach
1.8 Significance Of The Study
1.9 Background of the Study
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature Review 14
2.1 Taxation Definition 14
2.1. I The purpose and importance of taxation. 16
2.1.2 The Modern Principle of Taxation 17
2.2 Classification Of Tax 18
2.3 Brief History of Taxation in Nigeria 20
2.3.1 Tax Legislations ln Nigeria 22
2.4 Tax Administration in Nigeria 25
'.2.5 Definition of Tax Evasion and Tax Avoid a nee 26
2.6 Causes of Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance 30
2.7 Ways of Evading and Avoiding Taxes 36
2.8 General Economic and Social Consequence of Tax Evasion and Tax Avoidance 44
2.9 Factors Militating against the Assessment and Collection of lax in Nigeria 48
2.10 Enforcement of Tax Laws 51
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 53
3.1 Introduction 54
3.2 Research Design 54
3.3 Data Collection 55
3.4 Data Source 56
3.5 Method of Investigation 56
3.6 Instrumentation 56
3.7 Data Analysis 56
3.8 Research Assumption 60
3.9 Limitation of the Study 61
3.10 Summary 62
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 PRl~SENTATfON, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRET1 TlON OF DATA 63
4.1 Introduction· 63
4.2 Analysis of Questionnaire Return Rate 63
4.3 Analysis of the research question using questionnaire responses 64
4.3.1 Research Question One 64
4.3.2 Research Question Two 65
4.3.3 Research Question Three 66
4.4 Analysis of the Questionnaire (Selected) 67
4.4.1 Questionnaire for Tax Payers and 'l'ax Exper ts 67
4.4.2. Analyses of Some of the Questions in the Questionnaire for Tax Authorities 71
4.5 Testing of Hypotheses 74
4.5. l Hypothesis One Test 74
4.5.2Hypothesis Two Test 76
4.6 Summary 78
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND Hl~COMMl~:ND'\TIONS 80
5.1. Introduction 80
5.2 Summary of Finding · 5.3 Conclusion 82
5.4 Recommendation 83
5.5 Suggestions for Further Studies 86
References 87
QUESTIONNAIRE
ELEKE, M (2020). THE IMPACT OF TAX EVASION AND TAX AVOIDANCE ON REVENUE GENERATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Nov 21, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-impact-of-tax-evasion-and-tax-avoidance-on-revenue-generation-and-economic-growth-in-nigeria
MOUAU/CEC/B.SC/04/255/UM, ELEKE. "THE IMPACT OF TAX EVASION AND TAX AVOIDANCE ON REVENUE GENERATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 20 Mar. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-impact-of-tax-evasion-and-tax-avoidance-on-revenue-generation-and-economic-growth-in-nigeria. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
MOUAU/CEC/B.SC/04/255/UM, ELEKE. "THE IMPACT OF TAX EVASION AND TAX AVOIDANCE ON REVENUE GENERATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 20 Mar. 2020. Web. 21 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-impact-of-tax-evasion-and-tax-avoidance-on-revenue-generation-and-economic-growth-in-nigeria >.
MOUAU/CEC/B.SC/04/255/UM, ELEKE. "THE IMPACT OF TAX EVASION AND TAX AVOIDANCE ON REVENUE GENERATION AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 21 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/the-impact-of-tax-evasion-and-tax-avoidance-on-revenue-generation-and-economic-growth-in-nigeria