Digital Tax Administration and Voluntary Compliance: An Evaluation of Technology-Driven Challenges at the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Nigeria
- Chamba Danjuma, Ibrahim Karimu Moses, Abraham Monday Bello & Ibrahim Amina
- DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.22091391
- ISA Journal of Business, Economics and Management (ISAJBEM)
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the Digital Tax Administration
and Voluntary Compliance: An Evaluation of Technology-Driven Challenges at the
Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS), Nigeria. This study will employ a survey
research design. The population of this study includes individual taxpayers and
tax officers from the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS). The sample size for this
study will be determined using stratified random sampling. A total of 500
participants will be selected, with 400 individual taxpayers and 100 tax
officers. Data for this study will be collected using both surveys. The data
collected will be analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistical
techniques for the quantitative data, and thematic analysis for the qualitative
data using SPSS 23. The results showed a
significant positive relationship between e-payment adoption and voluntary tax
compliance, indicating that the introduction of digital payment platforms has
improved tax compliance by making the process easier, more efficient, and more
convenient. Conversely, the study also found that error rates in tax returns
negatively impact compliance, with higher error rates leading to delays,
penalties, and ultimately lower voluntary compliance. These findings underscore
the importance of both simplifying the tax filing process and promoting the use
of digital tools to enhance compliance rates. The study’s results align with
previous literature, which suggests that digital tax systems can play a pivotal
role in improving compliance, though challenges such as digital literacy,
internet access, and trust in the system remain barriers to full
implementation. It is recommended that the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS)
implement widespread taxpayer education programs to increase digital literacy.
These programs should provide step-by-step guidance on using e-filing and
e-payment systems effectively, especially for taxpayers with limited experience
using technology and given the significant role of e-payment adoption in
enhancing tax compliance, the NRS should focus on improving the security and
accessibility of its digital platforms. This includes ensuring that e-payment
systems are secure, user-friendly, and accessible across various devices and
internet networks.
Keywords: Digital Tax
Administration and Voluntary Compliance.