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A VAT Revenue Simulation Model for Tax Reform in Developing Countries

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  • Glenn P. Jenkins

    (Department of Economics, Queen's University, Kingston, Canada and Eastern Mediterranean University, North Cyprus)

  • Chun-Yan Kuo

    (Senior Fellow, John Deutsch International, Department of Economics, Queen’s University, Canada,)

Abstract

In this paper, we develop a model to simulate policies and revenues for a value-added taxes (VAT) system in countries that have an indirect tax system containing sales, excise taxes, and tariffs. An application of the model is carried out for Nepal, which has recently introduced the VAT to replace its sales tax system and rationalize its excise and tariff systems. The study shows that, in a developing country, tax policies that might seem very realistic and politically noncontroversial are likely to yield a very narrow tax base. If a government of a developing country wants to rely more on the VAT over time, it must move aggressively to broaden the base and enhance compliance.

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  • Glenn P. Jenkins & Chun-Yan Kuo, 2000. "A VAT Revenue Simulation Model for Tax Reform in Developing Countries," Development Discussion Papers 2000-12, JDI Executive Programs.
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    Keywords

    :VAT; reform; revenue; model; Asia; Nepal;
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    JEL classification:

    • F13 - International Economics - - Trade - - - Trade Policy; International Trade Organizations
    • H2 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue
    • O2 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy

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