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Definition of 'Voluntary Compliance'

An assumption or principle that taxpayers will comply with tax laws and, more importantly, accurately report their income and deductions honestly.
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Investopedia explains 'Voluntary Compliance'

This is one of those "ideal world" principles; for example, in an ideal world we wouldn't need police officers.

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