Description
PROPOSAL
This research is proposed to investigate taxation as a fiscal policy tool – on its use in solving economic problem such as inflation reduction, harmonization of policies on tax as it relates to government policies and conflict in objectives, inequality, multiple tax problem etc.
This work is a critical look at the existing forms of taxes in the county. It also looked at the Nigeria tax system in terms of tax policy; tax laws and finally taxes administration. It talked about principles / characteristics of a good tax system and of course, the role of taxation in the Nation’s development.
Questionnaires were administered on the relevant population sample. Also they were interviewed and data collected, analyzed and interpreted. Chi – square was used in analyzing the data collected. The collected data were tabulated according to their relevance to the hypothesis.
It was discovered that some level of stability has been achieved by way of reduction in inflation.
Also, the production sits for have received considerable amount of encouragement through various incentives given in order to encourage production activity. It was also discovered that provision of tax system on resource allocation, increase in disposable income, has not been sufficient.
In all, it was concluded that the Nigeria tax system is fairly adequate.
ABSTRACT
This research is proposed to investigate taxation as a fiscal policy tool – on its use in solving economic problem such as inflation reduction, harmonization of policies on tax as it relates to government policies and conflict in objectives, inequality, multiple tax problem etc.
This work is a critical look at the existing forms of taxes in the county. It also looked at the Nigeria tax system in terms of tax policy; tax laws and finally taxes administration. It talked about principles / characteristics of a good tax system and of course, the role of taxation in the Nation’s development.
Questionnaires were administered on the relevant population sample. Also they were interviewed and data collected, analyzed and interpreted. Chi – square was used in analyzing the data collected. The collected data were tabulated according to their relevance to the hypothesis.
It was discovered that some level of stability has been achieved by way of reduction in inflation.
Also, the production sits for have received considerable amount of encouragement through various incentives given in order to encourage production activity. It was also discovered that provision of tax system on resource allocation, increase in disposable income, has not been sufficient.
In all, it was concluded that the Nigeria tax system is fairly adequate.
PREFACE
This research work is an attempt to examine how taxation is used as a fiscal policy tool in planning, controlling and co-ordinating the tempo of some of the activities of the economy. It has been made for all those who may be interested in carrying out a study on issues like re-distribution of income; inflation control; resource re-allocation and protection of infant industries.
This work will also be useful to all and sundry, particularly the policy makers in the country who are aware of the state of the nations economy and being hoped of this work. The structure of this work is fairly simple. There are five chapters altogether.
Chapter one gives all analysis of the project paper. Chapter two deals with the review of related literature. Chapter three deals with the design of the research and methodology. Chapter four, data collection, presentation and analysis finally chapter five explores the findings, recommendations, conclusion and suggestion for further studies.
However, any continuing weakness, failings, or mistake are my responsibility alone.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page
Approval page
Dedication
Acknowledgment
Abstract
Preface
Table of contents
CHAPTER ONE
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Objective of the study
1.3 Significance of the study
1.4 Statement of problem
1.5 Hypothesis
1.6 Scope and limitation of the study
1.7 Definition of terms
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Definition / forms of taxes
2.2 The tax system
2.3 Principles / characteristics of a good tax system
2.4 Development of Nigeria tax system
2.5 The role of taxation in the Nation’s development
2.6 References
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY
3.1 Study area
3.2 Sources of data (Primary and Secondary Sources)
3.3 Method of investigation
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 DATA PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS
4.1 Data presentation
4.2 Analysis
4.3 Testing of hypothesis
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary of findings
5.2 Conclusion
5.3 Recommendation
Bibliography
Appendix