Effect of Dispute Resolution Mechanism Reforms on Rental Income Tax Compliance Among Property Owners in Ngong Town, Kenya
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Property Owner, Dispute Resolution Mechanism Reforms on Rental Income Tax ComplianceAbstract
Purpose: Despite these reforms tax compliance for the rental income tax has remained low since its introduction. This study aimed to determine the effect of dispute resolution mechanism reforms on rental income tax compliance among property owners in Ngong Town, Kenya. The study was guided by the following theories: Ability to pay Theory and Conflict Resolution Theory.
Methods: The study adopted an explanatory design and the target population was 2,468 rental income tax compliance among property owners in Ngong Town, Kenya and sample size of 344 respondents. Out of a total of 344 issued questionnaires, 251 individuals correctly filled their questionnaires and submitted them resulting in a response rate of 73%. Primary data collection was collected using structured questionnaires. The data was analyzed using descriptive, inferential statistics and multiple linear regression analysis.
Results: The study regression analysis found that dispute resolution mechanisms reforms had a positive and significant effect on rental income tax compliance β = 0.568, p = 0.000,
Conclusion: It is recommended that the government ought to prioritize enhancing dispute resolution mechanisms. The significant positive effect of these mechanisms on rental income tax compliance suggests that improving them can lead to better tax compliance rates. Future research could explore the effects of socioeconomic factors on rental income tax compliance.
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