Public Trust in Tax 2025 Event slides

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Public trust in
tax

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Public trust in
tax
 Evolving views
and enduring
themes

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Africa
Angola Cote D’Ivoire Egypt
Kenya Nigeria
26 countries
Central America & Mexico
Costa Rica Dominican Republic
El Salvador Guatemala Honduras
Mexico Nicaragua Panama
South America
Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile
Colombia Ecuador Paraguay
Peru
Asia
Kazakhstan Malaysia Pakistan
Philippines Viet Nam

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Taxes are a contribution, not a cost

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Do you justify cheating on taxes given the chance?

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Tax is primarily a legal, rather than moral issue

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How significant are the amount of taxes paid to your country?

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Levels of tax paid are reasonable

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How appropriate is it for taxpayers to arrange their affairs to
minimise taxes paid?

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Tax are spent for the public good

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I get a fair return for the taxes I pay

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Accountants are viewed positively…
Media reports
Social media
Professional tax lawyers
Professional tax accountants
Business leaders
Politicians
Government tax authorities
Non governmental organisations
Family/friends

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Accountants are viewed positively…
…but not necessarily consulted

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Accountants are viewed positively…
Media reports
Social media
Professional tax lawyers
Professional tax accountants
Business leaders
Politicians
Government tax authorities
Non governmental organisations
Family/friends

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Taxpayer education is viewed positively

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Public trust in
tax
Accounting for a
better world