The Impact Of Tax Revenue On Government Expenditure And Economic Growth In Nigeria

ABSTRACT The contribution of taxation to any economy globally cannot be overemphasized. Apart from the revenue function it performs for the government, it is also used to assist the national government to achieve the country’s macro-economic objectives in the areas of fiscal and monetary policies. Over the years, it has been observed that a substantial part of revenue generated in Nigeria is from taxes, yet the role of taxation in promoting economic activities and growth is not felt, mainly because of feasible evidences which cannot be seen nor perceived by the citizens in terms of infrastruct…