A Communication Model of Taxpayer Honesty

摘要: Sample surveys report that admitted tax evasion remains widespread and shows no sign of declining. An analysis communication effects among Oregon adults suggests divergent, not convergent patterns the users mass media personal information channels. Mass exposure is strongly related to fear getting caught directly taxpayer honesty. Personal discussion, however, associated with low perceptions unrelated compliance. Low fears are dishonesty. No relationship reported between use interpersonal discussion. discussion does appear reinforce messages as one would expect in a model. Communication strategies for fostering compliance discussed.