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ATAX – May 2021 – L3 – Q6 – Tax Administration and Dispute Resolution

Explanation of fiscal federalism, roles and tax rights of government tiers, tax administration at the state level, and remedies for multiple taxation.

Question

Nigeria is generally described as a Federation with three levels of government with varying but sometimes overlapping tax powers.

Required:

a. Explain the term “Fiscal Federalism” and give examples of other countries that may be described as a Federation. (6 Marks)

b. Discuss briefly the following:
i. Roles of the three tiers of government. (3 Marks)
ii. Structure and tax rights of different levels of government. (3 Marks)
iii. Functions of the various tax administrative organs at the State government level. (3 Marks)

c. Articulate the causes and possible remedies of multiple taxation in Nigeria. (5 Marks)

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Tax Administration and Dispute Resolution

PSAF – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q5 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss arguments for centralization vs. decentralization of fiscal responsibilities and strategies for economic downturn.

Question

Fiscal federalism deals with the division of tax and expenditure functions among the various levels of government in a federation. A federal system of administration allows both centralized and decentralized collective choices to be made by each tier of government.

Required:

a. Explain TWO arguments each in favor of decentralization and centralization of fiscal responsibilities. (6 Marks)

b. Explain THREE fiscal and monetary strategies that government takes to address the impact of the economic downturn. (9 Marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

PSAF – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q4b – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Explain five principles that should guide the design of grants for effective fiscal federalism.

Question

The growth of the grant system is an important factor in the development of fiscal federalism. The grant system is concerned not only with the level of grants and the programme areas, which should be supported, but also the form in which the grants are to be given.

You are required to explain five principles that should guide grant design.

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Fiscal Policy and Public Finance
Series: NOV 2020

PSAF – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q7 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss the objectives of an ideal intergovernmental fiscal system and the problems facing intergovernmental fiscal relations in Nigeria.

Question

“There are critical issues and problems with decentralisation of government and intergovernmental fiscal relations in Nigeria.”

Required:
a. The main objectives of an ideal system of fiscal relations among sub-national units in a federation.
(6 Marks)
b. Three problems of intergovernmental fiscal relations in Nigeria.
(9 Marks)

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Level: Level 2

Topic: Fiscal Policy and Public Finance
Series: NOV 2018

ATAX – May 2021 – L3 – Q6 – Tax Administration and Dispute Resolution

Explanation of fiscal federalism, roles and tax rights of government tiers, tax administration at the state level, and remedies for multiple taxation.

Question

Nigeria is generally described as a Federation with three levels of government with varying but sometimes overlapping tax powers.

Required:

a. Explain the term “Fiscal Federalism” and give examples of other countries that may be described as a Federation. (6 Marks)

c. Articulate the causes and possible remedies of multiple taxation in Nigeria. (5 Marks)

Answer

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Level: Level 3

Topic: Tax Administration and Dispute Resolution

PSAF – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q5 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss arguments for centralization vs. decentralization of fiscal responsibilities and strategies for economic downturn.

Question

Required:

a. Explain TWO arguments each in favor of decentralization and centralization of fiscal responsibilities. (6 Marks)

b. Explain THREE fiscal and monetary strategies that government takes to address the impact of the economic downturn. (9 Marks)

Answer

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Tags: Centralization, Decentralization, Economic Downturn, fiscal federalism, Fiscal Strategies, Monetary Strategies
Level: Level 2

Topic: Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

PSAF – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q4b – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Explain five principles that should guide the design of grants for effective fiscal federalism.

Question

You are required to explain five principles that should guide grant design.

Answer

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Tags: Financial Support, fiscal federalism, Funding Principles, Grant Design, Public Sector
Level: Level 2

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Series: NOV 2020

PSAF – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q7 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss the objectives of an ideal intergovernmental fiscal system and the problems facing intergovernmental fiscal relations in Nigeria.

Question

“There are critical issues and problems with decentralisation of government and intergovernmental fiscal relations in Nigeria.”

Answer

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Level: Level 2

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Series: NOV 2018

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ATAX – May 2021 – L3 – Q6 – Tax Administration and Dispute Resolution

Explanation of fiscal federalism, roles and tax rights of government tiers, tax administration at the state level, and remedies for multiple taxation.

PSAF – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q5 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss arguments for centralization vs. decentralization of fiscal responsibilities and strategies for economic downturn.

PSAF – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q4b – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Explain five principles that should guide the design of grants for effective fiscal federalism.

PSAF – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q7 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss the objectives of an ideal intergovernmental fiscal system and the problems facing intergovernmental fiscal relations in Nigeria.

ATAX – May 2021 – L3 – Q6 – Tax Administration and Dispute Resolution

Explanation of fiscal federalism, roles and tax rights of government tiers, tax administration at the state level, and remedies for multiple taxation.

PSAF – Nov 2023 – L2 – Q5 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss arguments for centralization vs. decentralization of fiscal responsibilities and strategies for economic downturn.

PSAF – Nov 2020 – L2 – Q4b – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Explain five principles that should guide the design of grants for effective fiscal federalism.

PSAF – Nov 2018 – L2 – Q7 – Fiscal Policy and Public Finance

Discuss the objectives of an ideal intergovernmental fiscal system and the problems facing intergovernmental fiscal relations in Nigeria.

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