A Checklist of Requirements for Integrated Tax Administration Applications

Integrated tax administration applications underpin the ability of governments to administer the tax policies and laws of their jurisdictions in an efficient, fair and transparent manner. This paper provides a checklist of criteria helpful in matching a vendor-supported, packaged system to the performance and operational requirements of the agencies charged with administering taxes. It also discusses ways that these integrated tax administration systems can anticipate changes likely to be required in the future.