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Perceptions of taxation : a comparative study of different population groups in South Africa
Thesis (DCom (Accounting Sciences))--University of Pretoria, 2008.
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| spelling | oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/24820 Perceptions of taxation : a comparative study of different population groups in South Africa Stack, Lilla Rensburg, Ronel S. ruanda.oberholzer@up.ac.za Oberholzer, Ruanda Taxation Taxpayer education Population groups South african taxpayers Perceptions UCTD Thesis (DCom (Accounting Sciences))--University of Pretoria, 2008. In South Africa, there is a significant gap between the amount of tax that is theoretically collectable from economically active persons and that which is actually collected (commonly known as the “tax gap”). Non-compliance by taxpayers is one of the main causes of the tax gap. It has been established that one of the main factors leading to non-compliance, is the attitudes and perceptions of people. Although the perceptions of previously disadvantaged groups in South Africa regarding taxation have been researched, this study extends prior research by investigating and comparing taxpayers’ perceptions amongst the four major South African population groups (that is, Black/African, Indian, Coloured and White). This is the main objective of this thesis. This study specifically aimed to determine South African taxpayers’ perceptions regarding general tax-related, tax evasion and tax compliance issues. A number of demographic, economic or other factors that might influence respondents’ perceptions regarding these issues were also investigated. The significance of this study is emphasised, in that it builds upon previous research, utilizing insights from several disciplines and various theoretical perspectives. The data for this study was collected from a sample of 260 South African taxpayers by meansof face-to-face interviews, based on a questionnaire, compiled from an extensive literature review. The scope of the study was limited as it focused only on natural taxpayers within the Tshwane metropolitan area (which includes Pretoria, the capital city of South Africa) in Gauteng, as the purpose was not to generalise conclusions to the entire South African population. A further limitation of the study was that it focused on natural persons only; corporate taxpayers were excluded. Future research could extend this study by verifying the findings in other areas, amongst other population groups and corporate taxpayers. This research concluded that tax compliance may depend upon several factors, other than deterrence, and that the perceptions of South African taxpayers are likely to be influenced by these factors. One of the main recommendations of the study is the need for comprehensive, widely based communication and education of taxpayers and potential taxpayers by the South African Revenue Services. Copyright Taxation unrestricted 2013-09-06T18:30:23Z 2008-05-30 2013-09-06T18:30:23Z 2008-04-23 2008-05-30 2008-05-19 Thesis Oberholzer, R 2007, Perceptions of taxation : a comparative study of different population groups in South Africa, DCom (Accounting Sciences) thesis, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd < http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24820 > D396/gm http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24820 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05192008-170854/ © 2007, University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf University of Pretoria |
| spellingShingle | Taxation Taxpayer education Population groups South african taxpayers Perceptions UCTD Perceptions of taxation : a comparative study of different population groups in South Africa |
| title | Perceptions of taxation : a comparative study of different population groups in South Africa |
| title_full | Perceptions of taxation : a comparative study of different population groups in South Africa |
| title_fullStr | Perceptions of taxation : a comparative study of different population groups in South Africa |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perceptions of taxation : a comparative study of different population groups in South Africa |
| title_short | Perceptions of taxation : a comparative study of different population groups in South Africa |
| title_sort | perceptions of taxation a comparative study of different population groups in south africa |
| topic | Taxation Taxpayer education Population groups South african taxpayers Perceptions UCTD |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/24820 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-05192008-170854/ |