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Features of Taxation and the Regulatory Environment

10.1 Preventative measures

The tax authorities use various methods to prevent both tax avoidance and tax
evasion:

Reducing opportunity, e.g. by deduction of tax at source and the use of third party
reporting.

 Simplifying tax structure by minimising the relief, allowances and exemptions.

 Increasing perceived risk by auditing tax returns and payments.

 Developing good communication between tax authorities and enterprises.

 Changing social attitudes towards evasion and avoidance by maintaining an
honest and customer friendly tax system. The government should create a fair
tax system and should encourage an increasing commitment.

 Reducing lost revenue by reviewing the penalty structure.

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