Reference no: EM132903154

Taxation is considered as the principal source of Government earnings. Revenue is considered as the fuel of Government machineries. In other word it could be said that, Government earns through taxation and spend it to provide multidimensional services like security, social safety, health care, road, bridges, transport, education etc. In modern system of Governance, tax system is important because it provides governments with reliable and sustainable means of revenue collection; reduces dependency on foreign aid, increase financial autonomy; enables Government to provide various cash support to deserving citizens; encourages Good Governance, Accountability, and Transparency; helps formalize the economy and promote economic growth etc.

Required

a. Explain the Current tax system operating in Sultanate of Oman.

b. Do you think that the current tax system will contribute to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the tax administration to support the economy growth? Justify clearly in your own words how the tax system in Oman is supporting for the economic development of the country.