Abstract

Beginning in the 1980s, the IMF has recommended that member countries facing revenue crises establish an LTU as a means to strengthen tax administration. In addition, establishment of an LTU has allowed many countries with scarce resources to begin implementing reform measures for immediate and visible results.

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A Review of Country Experience
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