Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Encyclopedia of law and Economics |
Publisher | SPRINGER |
Pages | 1-12 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Print) | 978-1-4614-7883-6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Abstract
Tax amnesty is the opportunity given to taxpayers to write off an existing tax liability (including interests and fines) by paying a defined amount. Such offers are usually presented as being exceptional and available for only a limited period of time. Amnesties can either be general or restricted to certain groups of taxpayers or taxes, and they routinely include the waiving of criminal and civil penalties.