ABSTRACT
This term paper is written to give an insight into the effect of TAXATION in Nigeria Prospects for Reform.
In realization of this purpose which was to examine the effect of taxation in Nigeria prospects for reform, the term paper provides clearly a complete coverage of the study.
Chapter one dealt with the introduction of the subject matter. Chapter two examines the general principles of Taxation in Nigeria prospects for reform. While chapter three is the summary and recommendation of the subject matter.
The term paper will be found useful over its encouragement to investment and reviews to the extent taxation in Nigeria prospects for reform effect investment.
According to Toye (1978) the practice to operate science which gives tax concessions has widely spread among government of developing countries. Toye went further to say that these subside from public expenditure is being given to newly established firms or only firms starting new activities. This is to include the private sector to invest and participate in the taxation in Nigeria prospects for reform.
TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE PAGE II
APPROVAL PAGE III
DEDICATION IV
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT V
ABSTRACT VI
TABLE OF CONTENT VII
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1
1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY 2
1.2 STATEMENT OF THE RESEARCH PROBLEM3
1.3 OBJECTIVE/SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY4
1.4 SCOPE AND LIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY5
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF TAXATION IN NIGERIA
PROSPECTS FOR REFORM 8
2.1 DEFINITION 9
2.2 DIRECT AND INDIRECT TAXES 9
2.3 JUSTIFICATION OF TAXATION OF
CUSTOMS & PORT REFORM 10
2.4 ESSENTIAL CANNONS OF GOOD TAX SYSTEM11
2.5 TAX ADMINISTRATION IN NIGERIA 12
2.6 OBJECTIVES OF INCOME TAX
MANAGEMENT AC (ITMA) 15
2.7 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE JOINT TAX BOARD15
2.8 EMPLOYMENT OF INCOME EXEMPTED 17
2.9 DIVIDEND, INTEREST OR DISCOUNT 17
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 RELIEF AND ALLOWANCE 20
PERSONAL ALLOWANCE 20
CHARGEABLE INCOME 21
MARRIAGE ALLOWANCE 21
CHILD ALLOWANCE 21
DEPENDENT RELATIVE ALLOWANCE 21
LIFE ASSURANCE. 22
3.1 EARNED INCOME 22
3.2 FEDERAL COLLECTED REVENUE FOR REFORM23
3.3 REVIEW OF VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) 23
DISTRIBUTION FORMULA 24
3.4 TAXATION TO BE USED AS DEVELOPMENT TOOL30
SUMMARY 30
RECOMMENDATION 30
CONCLUSION 31
BIBLIOGRAPHY. 33