New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- India continues to demonstrate relatively high public trust in its tax system, with strong tax morale and a growing perception of taxation as a civic responsibility, according to a new international survey released by global accountancy and policy bodies.

The survey, Public Trust in Tax 2025: Asia and Beyond, conducted by ACCA, IFAC, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and the OECD, covered more than 12,000 respondents across 29 countries, primarily in Asia. Findings show that Asia leads globally in confidence in tax fairness, with India standing out among major economies.

In India, nearly 45 per cent of respondents said tax revenues are spent for the public good, while 41 per cent viewed paying taxes a...