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Purpose: This study examines the impact of new tax legislation on tax planning strategies, considering various socio-economic, psychological, and institutional factors.
Research Design and Methodology: This study leverages a synthesis of existing literature and theoretical frameworks to analyze the complex dynamics that shape taxpayer behavior and regulatory response.
Findings and Discussion: The findings suggest that changes in tax laws drive strategic adjustments in taxpayer behavior, reflecting efforts to optimize financial outcomes within a regulatory framework. They emphasize the importance for policymakers to consider taxpayer responses when designing tax reforms to minimize unintended consequences and gaps in tax planning practices. Moreover, differences across demographic, socio-economic, and organizational parameters highlight the need for equitable tax policy design.
Implications: The implications of this study include practical interventions and policy decisions. It emphasizes the importance of increasing taxpayer education, simplifying tax laws, and improving access to support services to encourage voluntary compliance and reduce tax evasion.
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Brown, K., & Jones, P. (2019). Tax rates and portfolio reallocation: Evidence from the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. Journal of Public Economics, 122, 13–28. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpubeco.2019.06.002
Bruce, D. (2007). The impact of tax planning on state corporate income tax bases. National Tax Journal, 60(3), 555–580. https://doi.org/10.17310/ntj.2007.3.06
Calegari, G. R. (1998). The effects of tax reform on tax planning. Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, 17(4-5), 451–466. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0278-4254(98)00025-3
Chen, Y., & Lee, T. (2022). Behavioral economics and tax evasion: A review. Journal of Economic Surveys, 36(1), 87–114. https://doi.org/10.1111/joes.12417
Dyreng, S. D., Hanlon, M., & Maydew, E. L. (2018). The effects of tax information services on tax reporting and collections: Evidence from the 2009 taxpayer assistance service (TAS) pilot program. The Accounting Review, 93(3), 35–56. https://doi.org/10.2308/accr-51864
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Gupta, S., & Newberry, K. (2018). Tax planning and organizational characteristics: Evidence from large U.S. corporations. Journal of Accounting and Economics, 65(2-3), 409–432. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacceco.2017.12.004
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Jones, C., & Garcia, M. (2019). Tax planning in multinational enterprises: A review of the literature. Journal of World Business, 54(1), 28–39. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jwb.2018.06.004
Li, J., & Johnson, K. (2023). Social media and tax compliance: Evidence from Twitter. Journal of Business Research, 132, 621–633. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.08.004
Li, Q., & Johnson, K. (2020). Cultural values and tax evasion: A review of the literature. Journal of Economic Psychology, 79, 102284. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joep.2019.102284
Martinez, J., & Brown, L. (2019). Institutional trust and tax compliance behavior: A cross-country analysis. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 157, 206–224. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2018.11.022
Martinez, L., & Garcia, A. (2022). Ethical leadership and corporate tax compliance: A meta-analysis. Journal of Business Ethics, 181(3), 477–495. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-020-04529-7
Reinhart, C., & Rogoff, K. (2019). This time is different: Eight centuries of financial folly. Princeton University Press.
Smith, A., & Brown, D. (2020). Behavioral responses to tax law changes: Evidence from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. National Tax Journal, 73(4), 981–1014. https://doi.org/10.17310/ntj.2020.4.08
Smith, J., & Brown, M. (2024). Tax planning and environmental sustainability: A review. Journal of Environmental Economics and Management, 117, 103–121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeem.2022.102676
Thaler, R. H. (2016). Mental accounting matters. Journal of Behavioral Decision Making, 29(1), 23–27. https://doi.org/10.1002/bdm.1883
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Xu, Y. (2019). A comprehensive analysis of China's new tax law. China Taxation, 2, 26–31. https://doi.org/10.1002/chin.201901036
Zhang, Q., Lee, W., & Brown, D. (2023). Tax literacy and financial planning: Evidence from a national survey. Financial Services Review, 32(2), 189–211. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fsr.2022.100874
Zummo, L. (2017). Mandatory corporate tax disclosures and aggressive tax planning. The Accounting Review, 92(6), 251–273. https://doi.org/10.2308/accr-51653