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Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Science
Print version ISSN 2077-1886
Abstract
NIGHT, Sadress and BANANUKA, Juma. The mediating role of adoption of an electronic tax system in the relationship between attitude towards electronic tax system and tax compliance. Journal of Economics, Finance and Administrative Science [online]. 2020, vol.25, n.49, pp.73-88. ISSN 2077-1886. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/jefas-07-2018-0066.
Purpose
- The purpose of this paper is to examine the mediating effect of adoption of electronic tax system in the relationship between attitude towards electronic tax system and tax compliance using evidence from small business enterprises (SBEs) of an African developing economy.
Design/methodology/approach
- This study used a quantitative research approach where questionnaires with close-ended questions were used. This study’s research design was cross sectional and correlational. Usable questionnaires were received from 214 managers of SBEs, and data were analysed with the help of SPSS v22 and MedGraph program (Excel version).
Findings
- Adoption of electronic tax system is a partial mediator in the association between attitude towards electronic tax system and tax compliance. Results further indicate that adoption of electronic tax system and attitude towards electronic tax system are significantly associated with tax compliance.
Research limitations/implications
- This study was cross-sectional, and monitoring changes in behaviour over time was not possible. The study used a quantitative research approach, and this limits respondents from expressing their feelings fully. The study was conducted in Uganda, and it is possible that the results of this study can be generalized to developing countries with environments similar to that of Uganda.
Originality/value
- Whereas there has been a number of studies on tax compliance, this study provides an initial empirical evidence on the mediation effect of adoption of electronic tax system in the relationship between attitude towards electronic tax system and tax compliance using evidence from SBEs of an African developing economy - Uganda.
Keywords : Uganda; Tax compliance; Adoption of electronic tax system; Attitude towards electronic tax system; Small business enterprises.