Administration, compliance and enforcement

TaxDev delivers tax policy appraisal and costing training in Ethiopia and Ghana

In October 2021, TaxDev researchers delivered a series of workshops with analytical staff from the Ministeries of Finance and Revenue Authorities in Ethiopia and Ghana.

International corporate tax reforms: what could the OECD deal mean for lower-income countries?

On 8 October 2021, 136 countries agreed to a set of global tax reforms under the Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), an initiative led by the G20 and the Organisation fo

'Green' motor taxation: issues and policy options in sub-Saharan Africa

Over the last 20 years, sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries have experienced significant economic growth and consequently growing levels of motorisation.

Attacking tax evasion in production networks

Attacking tax evasion in production networks: theory and evidence from Paraguay

TaxDev publishes new tax policy appraisal and costing manuals and templates

One of the key functions of tax policy units is to develop and assess tax policy proposals. What problem do the proposals try to address?

Tax policy costing manual

The effect of proposed tax policy changes on revenue collections is one of the most important considerations for policymakers.

Tax policy appraisal manual

This manual provides a simple framework for tax policy practitioners to use in assessing tax policy options.

Fiscal consolidation after COVID-19: issues and policy options in sub-Saharan Africa

Since Spring 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on the public finances of both developed and developing countries.

Effective taxation of the mining sector

Alternatives to income-based taxes for mining

How developing countries can boost their property tax revenues: evidence from Mexico City

Developing countries raise less revenue as a share of GDP than higher-income countries in general, but the gap is striking for property taxes in particular (see Figure 1).