Abstract:
The main objective of this study was to investigate the factors which influence effectiveness of tax
audit in Somali Regional State Revenue Authority. To achieve the objective, we have used
quantitative approach and explanatory & descriptive research designs to investigate the effects of
the factors on the effectiveness of tax audit under the study. The data collection instrument was
structured close ended survey questionnaires using the five point Likert scale adopted from different
scholars in previous studies. The sample size was 64 respondents and all population members were
included and 64 questionnaires were filled and returned. To achieve the objectives of the study, the
researcher used multiple regression analysis using SPSS software. The result of this finding
indicated that management support, information system, and resource availability had a positively
significant contribution while tax audit independence was found to be insignificant effect on the
effectiveness of tax audit in Somali Regional State Revenue Authority. It is recommended that
leaders under study ought to combine and use the resources wisely.