How Technology Can Aid Tax Compliance in the Us Economy

Abstract

Tax is the price paid by citizens and businesses for their wellbeing and civilization. The payment of tax is a civic duty for every citizens. This study evaluates how technology can aid tax compliance in the US economy. Quantitative and qualitative approach was used for this study making use of 20 respondents. Data collected from respondents were analyzed using descriptive statistical packages (SPSS) where frequencies, percentages, and mean were obtained. The findings of the study shows that majority (50%)  of the respondents agreed to proficient in the use of internet while 10% strongly agreed and disagreed to be proficient in the use of internet. The result of the study also shows that 35% strongly agreed with computer usage skills while 15% strongly disagreed to the use of computer and skills. The result obtained for quality system shows that 45% of the respondents agreed that the devices are easy to use compared to 15% who strongly disagreed that the device is easy to use. Devices and systems simplify works result for taxpayer’s shows that 50% agreed to this while 10% strongly disagreed. Conclusively, technology literacy and quality of the system used in tax needs to be focused on for tax compliance to help the economy.