The Role of Tax Education in Boosting Tax Morale

The founder of DDTC Darussalam highlighted the importance of tax education for building tax morale in the Inside Tax magazine, issue 35, October 2015. The comment stresses that education can change taxpayers’ mindset toward voluntary compliance.

Tax morale refers to the intrinsic willingness of individuals to pay taxes honestly. Tax education equips citizens with knowledge of rights and obligations, thereby increasing awareness and sense of responsibility.

Higher tax morale can strengthen the tax base and provide a sustainable revenue stream for public services. Authorities and educational institutions are encouraged to expand tax literacy programs to achieve this goal.