Modeling and Profiling Taxpayer Behavior and Compliance

In a society where there is mounting pressure on public finances, exacerbated by recurring economic crises, the issue of tax compliance becomes a significant topic of discussion in the academic, political, and social spheres. It plays a pivotal role in ensuring fiscal stability, social justice, and economic stability. However, governments around the world face an increasing prevalence of tax evasion, more sophisticated tax optimization practices, the complexity of tax regimes and a growing distrust of institutions by citizens. These challenges test the capacity of governments to ensure a stable and fair tax base. Modeling and Profiling Taxpayer Behavior and Compliance explores the major challenges of tax compliance through the lens of taxpayer behavior, shaped by a multitude of economic, psychological, sociological, cultural, institutional, legal, political, and technological factors. It examines the factors that influence the way individuals and companies comply with their tax obligations. Covering topics such as tax morality, communication strategies, and creative accounting, this book is an excellent resource for tax inspectors, lawyers, and advisors, auditors, accountants, policymakers, legislators, business leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, academicians, and more.