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dc.date.accessioned2018-06-12T12:31:39Z-
dc.date.available2018-06-12T12:31:39Z-
dc.date.issued2017-
dc.identifier.urihttps://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar//handle/123456789/30930-
dc.descriptionM.ACCTY.en_GB
dc.description.abstractPurpose: This study reviews potential sport tax incentives and assesses their appropriateness for their use in Malta. An in-depth evaluation of the implementation process will be undertaken, with particular focus on the characteristics of attaining effective sport tax incentives. In doing so, this thesis reviews a number of countries which have implemented similar schemes. Design: The objectives of the study were achieved through a questionnaire open to all tax payers, to get an understanding of the general public’s opinion on the ideals and flaws of sport tax incentives. Semi-structured interviews were also held with various Maltese tax practitioners and other representatives from the; Inland Revenue department, Parliamentary Secretariat for Research, Innovation, Youth and Sport and the health sector. Findings: Findings suggest that lack of awareness on sport tax incentives is present amongst the general public. A need for scheduled reviews and promotion of incentives was sought to ensure that all schemes remain relevant throughout. As for implementation, an existing framework should be utilised to avoid any unnecessary distortion and enhance manageability. Although different proposals were suggested to the author, consensus was reached on the feasibility of opting for tax incentives of a VAT and income tax nature, provided that compliance and administrative regulations are adhered to. Conclusion: This study concludes that Sport tax incentives will be openly welcomed by the general public. Although concern was raised on the bureaucratic aspects of implementing sport tax incentives as well as the additional compliance and administrative procedures; the benefits emanating from sport tax incentives far outweigh the costs and implications. Further studies should be undertaken to assess the appropriateness of each sport tax incentive. Value: Provided that obesity is a problem which does not seem to decelerate any time soon, this study was sought to provide a solution. Since no research has been undertaken regarding the subject, an unconventional approach was carried out to analyse the feasibility of encouraging individuals to participate in different forms of sports and physical activities through the use of both direct and indirect fiscal tax incentives.en_GB
dc.language.isoenen_GB
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccessen_GB
dc.subjectTax incentives -- Maltaen_GB
dc.subjectSports -- Maltaen_GB
dc.subjectTaxation -- Maltaen_GB
dc.titleSport tax incentives : the Maltese contexten_GB
dc.typemasterThesisen_GB
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dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Maltaen_GB
dc.publisher.departmentFaculty of Economics, Management and Accountancy. Department of Accountancyen_GB
dc.description.reviewedN/Aen_GB
dc.contributor.creatorSammut, Andrew-Bernard-
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