Taxation and Sustainable Development Goals

Today, we have gathered here to shed light on the critical nexus between taxation and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). As tax professionals, we play a significant role in shaping sustainable development through your expertise in tax laws and regulations. In this lecture, we will explore how taxation can serve as a powerful tool to facilitate progress in achieving the SDGs, ultimately leading to a more equitable and sustainable future for all

1. Taxation and Sustainable Development Goals Being a Paper Presented at Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) Academic Tax Conference at ANAN Univeristy of Accounting, Jos, Plataeu State on August 16, 2023. Prof. Godwin Emmanuel Oyedokun Professor of Accounting and Financial Development Department of Management & Accounting Faculty of Management and Social Sciences Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria Principal Partner; Oyedokun Godwin Emmanuel & Co (Chartered Accountants, Tax Practitioners & Forensic Auditors)

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3. Taxation and Sustainable Development Goals

4. Contents

5. Introduction

6. Understanding Sustainable Development Goals

7. 17 Goals of Sustainable Development

8. Some of the SDGs that can be impacted by taxation

9. The Role of Taxation in Supporting Sustainable Development

10. How Taxation influences SDGs

11. How Taxation influences SDGs

12. Aligning National Tax Systems with SDG Targets

13. Overcoming Challenges in Implementing SDG-aligned Tax Policies

14. Case Studies

15. Conclusion

16. Prof. Godwin Emmanuel Oyedokun Professor of Accounting and Financial Development Lead City University, Ibadan, Nigeria Principal Partner; Oyedokun Godwin Emmanuel & Co (Chartered Accountants, Tax Practitioners & Forensic Auditors) [email protected] ; [email protected] [phone], & [phone]