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Voluntary taxpayers' tax compliance refers to the willingness and commitment of individuals and businesses to fulfill their tax obligations in accordance with applicable tax laws. These taxpayers understand the importance of taxation in supporting public services and willingly adhere to the legal requirements of reporting and paying taxes.Voluntary tax compliance involves accurately reporting income, calculating tax liability, and timely filing tax returns. It also includes paying the required amount of taxes owed to the government within the specified deadlines. These taxpayers understand that compliance with tax laws is not only a legal obligation but also a civic responsibility.Voluntary taxpayers may seek professional advice or engage in tax planning strategies to optimize their tax position within the boundaries of the law. However, they do so transparently and without engaging in illegal tax evasion or aggressive tax avoidance schemes. Governments encourage voluntary tax compliance through various measures and initiatives.
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Aklok Kassa Yimam received his MSc in accounting & finance from Addis Ababa University. Aklok has more than 15 years of work experience in the area of accounting, finance, auditing and taxation.
