The Impact of Tax Awareness on Reducing Tax Evasion - An Empirical Study Applied on the Income Taxpayers in the City of Tulkarm

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the impact of tax awareness on reducing tax evasion from the perspectives of taxpayers in the city of Tulkarm. To achieve the aims of this study, the researcher used the descriptive analytical method, in which he used a study tool represented by a questionnaire. The questionnaire was distributed to those who are charged with paying income tax in the city and the study sample population was (298). After making a statistical analysis of the results, the researcher recognizes the impact of tax awareness in reducing tax evasion and concluded that there is a statistically significant relationship of tax awareness to reduce tax evasion, and accordingly the researcher made several recommendations that would be useful to reduce tax evasion as it has negative consequences for the individuals and society.