Exploring the intricacies of tax planning: a novel insight from the Indonesian context

Abstract

AbstractThis study ventures into the underexplored realm of tax planning in Indonesia, a domain where extensive research is still in its nascent stage but critically vital. Amidst the Indonesian government’s reliance on taxation for fostering inclusivity, this research delves into the impact of ownership structures and earnings management on tax avoidance practices. By collecting and analyzing data from 90 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2017 to 2020, encompassing 344 firm-years, this study employs multiple linear regression to dissect the complexities involved. The findings reveal that insider ownership and earnings management negatively influence tax avoidance, whereas institutional and blockholder ownership exhibit a positive impact. These insights offer a fresh perspective on how incentives for tax evasion vary across different ownership structures and management levels, highlighting how opportunistic behavior in earnings management can indicate a propensity toward tax avoidance.

Keywords

• Institutional ownership
• insider ownership
• blockholder ownership
• effective tax rate
• discretionary accrual
• Collins Ntim, University of Southampton, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland