The purpose of this study is to develop recommendations for the reform of the corporation income tax system in Sri Lanka in order to improve the fiscal climate for long term industrial investment. The present tax system is characterized by high statutory rates and a wide array of opportunities...

Inflation induces distortions in the economy, some of which are related to taxation while others would persist even if tax systems were made fully neutral with respect to rate of inflation. It is well known for instance that inflation induces individuals to hold less real cash balances and to...

In preparing this paper, the indirect tax systems in the Dominican Republic are examined both in terms of tax policy and also their revenue importance. These taxes include the taxation of import, value added (ITBIS), selected excise taxes, exit and entry taxes (tourism taxes), and the taxation...