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The Case of Income Tax Evasion in Jordan: Symptoms and Solutions
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Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine income tax evasion in Jordan and set forth various cures for this problem.The paper investigates the phenomenon of income tax evasion. In doing so, the paper reviews reports from academics and statistics from the Income Tax Department. The paper begins with an... view more
The purpose of this paper is to examine income tax evasion in Jordan and set forth various cures for this problem.The paper investigates the phenomenon of income tax evasion. In doing so, the paper reviews reports from academics and statistics from the Income Tax Department. The paper begins with an overview of the Income Tax Law. The paper then distinguishes between tax evasion and tax avoidance and provides empirical data on the size of income tax evasion in Jordan. A study of article 42 of the Income Tax Law, the anti-tax evasion provision, is made. In the final analysis, the paper suggests several means that can be used to address income tax evasion.... view less
Classification
Law
Public Finance
Free Keywords
income tax; tax evasion; law
Document language
English
Publication Year
2008
Page/Pages
p. 282-294
Journal
Journal of Financial Crime, 15 (2008) 3
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1108/13590790810882874
ISSN
1359-0790
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed