| dc.description.abstract | Tax is an important stream of revenue for government’s development projects. However, PAYE tax
compliance in Kenya is generally poor because of inadequate knowledge among the taxpayers. The
main aim of this study was to determine the effect of tax related education on PAYE tax
compliance for the Kenya Revenue Authority audited firms in Nairobi. This study examined
taxpayers’ education as a key strategy in achieving voluntary PAYE tax compliance among the tax
payers. The study adopted a survey research design.
The sample in this study consisted of business enterprises that operate within the NCBD that were
audited/not audited by KRA in 2012-2013 irrespective of their trade. They represented the
Hospitality, Real Estate Agency, Trade, Financial Services, and Education sectors. Since the study
requires a short time period to complete only 50 firms were sampled. The survey data was collected
using a self-administered questionnaire and was filled in by the Owners or Finance Managers of the
firms within the NCBD. Regression analysis was used to determine the relationship that existed
between the dependant variable and the independent variable.
The findings revealed that there was adequate knowledge on tax issues among the Owners and
Finance Managers of the enterprises. This is because a greater proportion of the respondents (86%)
indicated that they knew all PAYE rules an indication that they were well informed about income
taxes and the PAYE system, 90% reported that PAYE audit made them understand the PAYE rules.
It also revealed that PAYE tax education has an effect on voluntary PAYE tax compliance.
Further studies on the subject in question can bring new insight and enrich common understanding.
There is need to research more on PAYE tax compliance as most of the empirical findings in this
area are from developed countries. On this basis, the study proffered that there is need for tax
education to be offered to students pursuing non-accounting courses and not restricted to
accounting students at all levels. Also, government and other stakeholders should work together to
reduce PAYE tax complexity and compliance cost in order to encourage voluntary compliance. | en_US |
