Main Article Content
Abstract
This study aimed at investigating the information systems (IS) success from activities rendered by different actors in customs clearance operations in Tanzania. Specifically, the study intended to assess users’ optimism bias perception and perceived ease of use due to challenges encountered in clearance of cargo. To attain the study objectives, primary data was collected from 223 tax practitioners and taxpayers from Customs and Excise Department of the Tanzania Revenue Authority. Descriptive, principal component analysis and structural equation modeling were used to analyze data. The study found that optimism bias and perceived ease of use were both positively and significantly associated with IS success in customs clearance operations. The study recommends provision of user friendly systems and reliable website applications for taxpayers continual usage of the developed systems for IS success. Furthermore, the study provides useful inputs relevant to different stakeholders such as researchers (useful for future research) as well as practitioners, especially tax administrators