A
CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF TAXATION AS AN INSTRUMENT OF ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA
BY
BEING
A PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING, FACULTY OF THE MANAGEMENT
SCIENCES, EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY, ADO-EKITI, NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT
The
study set out to critically appraise taxation as an instrument of economic
growth in Nigeria. Taxation was been neglected in Nigeria by various government
in power after the discovery of oil. However, the subject was beginning to
attract more attention from the government because of the volatility of oil
prices, the agitation of oil producing states to control their resources and
the felt need to diversify the nations economy. The unpredictable fluctuation
in petroleum price which has continue to result into low accruable income
needed to facilitate economic growth and
development. Hence, the three levels of
government are now constrained to revitalize their tax system either by
modifying the existing tax laws or introducing new ones. Though, tax is seen as
a punitive instrument by some certain class but is a veritable tool employed by
the developed nation to accelerate their economic growth.
The
study was limited to 10 years of data which was gathered from secondary sources
and the ordinary least square analysis method was used to test the reliability
and validity of data collected. It was also used to determine the relationship
that exist between the variables used during the course of the study.
However,
from the research findings, it was concluded that there exist a significant relationship between
taxation and economic growth of Nigeria and also significant relationship
between taxation and revenue generation in Nigeria. Finally, it is hope that
better tax structure should be put in place to ensure effective execution of
the various tax Acts that will lead to rapid economic stability and growth of
the nation.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title
Certification
Dedication
Acknowledgement
Abstract
Table
of Content
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction
1.1
Background of the Study
1.2
Statement of the Problem
1.3
Objective of the Study
1.4
Significance of the Study
1.5
Research Questions/ Hypothesis
1.6
Research methodology
1.7
Scope and Limitations of the Study
1.8
Definition of terms
1.9
Organisation of the study
End of chapter references
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Literature
Review
2.1
Introduction
2.2
Definition of Taxation
2.3
Historical and Legal Development of Taxation in Nigeria
2.4
Characteristics of Taxation
2.5
Objectives of Taxation
2.6
Structure of the Nigeria Tax system
2.7
Principles of Taxation
2.8
Sources of Nigerian Tax Laws
2.9
Nigerian Tax Laws
2.10
Organ of Tax Administration
2.11
Sources of Revenue to the Nigeria
government
2.12
Tax Jurisdictions
2.13
Tax Exemptions
2.14
Problems of Taxation in Nigeria
End of Chapter References
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research
Methodology
3.1
Research Focus
3.2
Research Instruments
3.3
Restatement of Research Questions/ Hypothesis
3.4
Description of the Population and Sample of the Study
3.5
Sources of Data Collection
3.6
Method of Data Analysis and Description of Tools of Analysis
End of Chapter References
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data
Analysis, Interpretation and Discussion of Findings
4.1
Interpretation of Items
4.2
Analysis of Data
4.3
Analysis of Table
4.4
Test of Hypothesis
End of Chapter References
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary,
Conclusion, Recommendation and Suggestions for further studies
5.1
Summary
5.2
Conclusion
5.3
Recommendation
5.4
Suggestions for further studies
End of chapter references
Bibliography
Appendices:
Appendix A: Data Analysis variables
(2002-2011)
Appendix B: Descriptive Analysis
(Gross Domestic Product)
Appendix
C: Descriptive Analysis (Government Revenue)
Appendix
D: Analysis of Empirical Result Presentation (GDP)
Appendix
E: Analysis of Empirical Result Presentation (GREV)
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