Do I Have To Pay Tax? Citizens’ Awareness Of Their Tax Obligations In Tanzania

The survey results indicate that more citizens are aware of their tax obligations when access to tax information is easy. Furthermore, citizen’s educational attainment is associated with greater awareness of tax obligations, while urban residents are more often aware of their tax obligations than rural residents. Based on this evidence, the brief recommends improving access […]

The survey results indicate that more citizens are aware of their tax obligations when access to tax information is easy. Furthermore, citizen’s educational attainment is associated with greater awareness of tax obligations, while urban residents are more often aware of their tax obligations than rural residents. Based on this evidence, the brief recommends improving access to tax information, increasing tax education and developing innovative tax outreach measures. It also encourages citizens to be more proactive in seeking tax information.