What is the main goal of tax enforcement?

The primary goal of tax enforcement is to monitor compliance with tax laws. This serves to ensure that individuals and businesses adequately adhere to the established tax regulations and fulfill their obligations to pay the correct amount of taxes owed. Monitoring compliance helps maintain the integrity of the tax system, deters tax evasion, and fosters a sense of accountability among taxpayers.

While increasing tax revenue is undoubtedly a significant aspect of enforcement, it is fundamentally a consequence of ensuring compliance rather than the main objective. Assisting taxpayers in filing is more aligned with supportive and educational roles rather than enforcement, aiming to ease the process rather than ensure compliance. Promoting tax policy changes is a function of legislative processes and advocacy, not a direct goal of tax enforcement, which mainly focuses on oversight and adherence to existing laws. By prioritizing compliance, tax enforcement endeavors to create a fair and efficient tax system where everyone contributes their fair share.