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Personal Income Taxation Determinants in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

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  • Palić Irena

    (Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia)

  • Hodžić Sabina

    (Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia)

  • Dumičić Ksenija

    (Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia)

Abstract

Background: In recent years’ income inequality has been an economic issue. The primary instrument for redistributing income is personal income tax. However, based on economic theory income inequality concerns indicators such as wages, transfer payments, taxes, social security contributions, and geographical mobility. Objectives: The objective of this paper is to examine the impact of certain labor market indicators on personal income taxation in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FB&H). Methods/Approach: Since personal income taxation consists of a very broad definition and for the purpose of this research only, income from dependent (employment) activity is observed. The econometric analysis is conducted using error correction modeling, as well as forecast errors variance decomposition. Results: The error correction model is estimated, and the cointegrating equation indicates that monthly wage and number of employees statistically significantly positively affect personal income taxes in FB&H in the long-run. After two years, the selected labor market indicators explain a considerable part of forecasting error variance of personal income tax revenues. Conclusions: The implementation of reforms in the labor market and tax policies of the FB&H is suggested. In order to achieve necessary reforms, efficient governance and general stable political environment are required.

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  • Palić Irena & Hodžić Sabina & Dumičić Ksenija, 2019. "Personal Income Taxation Determinants in Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina," Business Systems Research, Sciendo, vol. 10(1), pages 153-163, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bit:bsrysr:v:10:y:2019:i:1:p:153-163:n:11
    DOI: 10.2478/bsrj-2019-0011
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