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Author: Matyja Lukas Adam <lukas.matyja@students.bfh.ch>
Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2024 20:32:34 +0200
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diff --git a/doc/thesis/chapters/introduction/motivation.tex b/doc/thesis/chapters/introduction/motivation.tex
@@ -2,10 +2,7 @@
To be able to donate to a charity and deduct that donation from taxes, it is often required to provide evidence. The donor would have to present said evidence in form of a donation receipt which would include information about both the donor and the charity. The donor may want to keep this information private and only provide a receipt that proves that a certain amount was indeed donated to a recognized charity.
%privacy
-There are many reasons why such information can be sensitive and should be hidden from third parties. Both personally and politically this information could be harmful to individuals if not handeled responsably. To remain anonymous donors would have to keep their donation receipt, which would not allow them to deduct the donation from taxes. It is best to reduce and anonymize this information as much as possible, while still having all the necessary information to verify donations and prevent illegal practices.
-
-%verifiability
-%see gitlab (interview part)
+There are many reasons why such information can be sensitive and should be hidden from third parties. Both personally and politically this information could be harmful to individuals if not handeled responsably. To remain anonymous donors would have to keep their donation receipts, which would not allow them to deduct the donation from taxes. It is best to reduce and anonymize this information as much as possible, while still having all the necessary information to verify donations and prevent illegal practices.
%simplicity
Tax authorities may have to verify donations manually which can be time consuming and involves a disproportionate amount of effort for the tax authorities. The donor on the other hand has to keep track of the donation receipts. It is not unheard of, that these receipts get lost or forgotten by the time the tax declaration is submitted.
diff --git a/doc/thesis/chapters/introduction/scope.tex b/doc/thesis/chapters/introduction/scope.tex
@@ -1,10 +1,10 @@
\section{Scope}\label{scope}
-At the start of the project we wrote the REST API specifications together with the database schema for the Donau and the Donau protocol.
+At the start of the project the REST API specifications together with the database schema for the Donau and the Donau protocol was wrote.
While implementing the Donau tests were written to ensure that the endpoints work correctly.
During the project the code was documented and various other documents like presentations and project summaries and a short film were created.
-To demonstrate the Donau we developped an Android application that can verify donations by scanning a QR-Code.
+To demonstrate the Donau an Android application was developped that can verify donations by scanning a QR-Code.
-We also held an interview with the tax authority Zürich, which has provided valuable insight in how donations are verified and important aspects that a system like the Donau should fulfill.
+An interview was also held with the tax authority Zürich, which has provided valuable insight in how donations are verified and important aspects that a system like the Donau should fulfill.
Out of scope was the charity implementation which would have been integrated into the Taler merchant and the donor client implementation which would have been integrated into the Taler wallet. Unlike the charity integration, the donor part of the taler wallet is payment system dependent.
In other words, since the taler wallet can only make donations with the taler payment system, it could only receive donation receipts for this. The administrator interface was also not realized, which would have provided a user-friendly interface to manage the charities.
diff --git a/doc/thesis/chapters/results/conclusion.tex b/doc/thesis/chapters/results/conclusion.tex
@@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
\section{Conclusion}\label{conclusion}
Tax transparency is a crucial aspect of a well-functioning society, as it fosters trust, accountability, and fairness in the relationship between the state and its citizens. Transparency allows for public scrutiny, which can help identify inefficiencies, loopholes, or instances of corruption within the tax system, ultimately leading to necessary reforms and improvements.
-Unfortunately, it occured to us that some tax departments still rely on outdated, paper-based systems or legacy software, hindering their ability to operate efficiently and transparently. The lack of digitization not only slows down processes but also increases the risk of errors, data inconsistencies, and potential mishandling of sensitive information.
+Unfortunately, it occured that some tax departments still rely on outdated, paper-based systems or legacy software, hindering their ability to operate efficiently and transparently. The lack of digitization not only slows down processes but also increases the risk of errors, data inconsistencies, and potential mishandling of sensitive information.
The adoption of free and open-source software (FOSS) presents a compelling solution. FOSS solutions offer several advantages, including cost-effectiveness, customizability, and the ability to scrutinize the underlying code for security and transparency purposes. By embracing FOSS, tax departments can modernize their systems, streamline processes, and enhance data integrity, ultimately fostering greater transparency and trust with the public.
diff --git a/doc/thesis/thesis.pdf b/doc/thesis/thesis.pdf
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