Revenue Administration: Managing the Shadow Economy
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Summary:
This technical note focuses on the concept of a shadow economy and explains its main characteristics. Although a shadow economy is acknowledged by all G-20 countries as a major and enduring revenue risk, by its nature the size of a shadow economy is difficult to measure. Sweden, however, estimates that at least half of its total tax gap is attributable to a shadow economy. This note explains what action should revenue agencies take to manage a shadow economy. The most recent initiatives to manage a shadow economy are also described.
Series:
Technical Notes and Manuals No. 2010/014
Subject:
Economic sectors Informal economy National accounts Personal income Revenue administration Small and medium enterprises Tax administration core functions
English
Publication Date:
July 29, 2010
ISBN/ISSN:
9781462355587/2075-8669
Stock No:
TNMEA2010014
Pages:
16
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