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FACTORS THAT AFFECT TAX COMPLIANCE AMONG SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (SMES) IN ENUGU, SOUTH-EASTERN NIGERIA

Journal: IMPACT : International Journal of Research in Business Management ( IMPACT : IJRBM ) (Vol.3, No. 9)

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Page : 25-36

Keywords : Taxation; Developing Economy; Tax Compliance; Tax Compliance Costs; SMES Informal Economy;

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Abstract

Tax is an important source of revenue for governmental project developments. However, tax compliance among small and medium scale industries (SMEs) in Enugu Sout- East Nigeria is poor. Therefore, this study is aimed and conducted using SMEs in South-East Nigeria to evaluate and rank the factors that encourage non-compliance with tax obligation by SMEs. A survey and descriptive design was used in the study. It was found that high tax rates and complex filing procedures are the most crucial factors causing non-compliance of SMEs. Other factors such as multiple taxation and lack of proper enlightenment campaign affects tax compliance among the SMEs surveyed only affects tax compliance to a lesser extent. Therefore, it is recommended that SMEs should be levied lower percentage of taxes to allow enough funds for business development and better chances of survival in a competitive market. Tax incentives should also be increased by government to those potential viable tax payers

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