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This research investigates the impact of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), along with Capital Intensity, Company Scale, and Profitability, on practices of Tax Evasion within energy firms registered on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2022 to 2024. The matter of tax evasion endures as a major concern, given its effects on government funds and business openness. By employing a quantitative method featuring a causal-associative structure, the study empirically explores the links between these factors. Information from secondary sources, including yearly reports and sustainability documents, was collected and examined through multiple linear regression analysis via IBM SPSS version 26. The findings show that CSR exerts a positive and meaningful influence on Tax Evasion, whereas Capital Intensity and Company Scale demonstrate positive influences that lack significance. In opposition, Profitability displays a negative and meaningful effect on Tax Evasion. As a whole, the independent factors together exert a significant influence on tax evasion behaviors. These outcomes strengthen agency and legitimacy theories, implying that CSR initiatives could function as a tool for securing legitimacy in handling tax duties while promoting long-term corporate adherence to fiscal obligations.

Indonesia's tax ratio remains below the 15 percent threshold recommended by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), reflecting a significant gap in tax revenue collection. This low ratio may indicate the presence of aggressive tax planning strategies, including tax avoidance practices, particularly among multinational enterprises. This study aims to empirically examine the relationship between multinationality, transfer pricing aggressiveness, and the use of tax havens on tax avoidance. The research focuses on manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the period 2019–2023. A total of 64 companies were selected as samples through purposive sampling based on specific criteria, including the availability of relevant financial data and disclosure of international operations. The variables analyzed include the degree of multinationality, transfer pricing aggressiveness as proxied by related party transactions, and involvement with tax haven jurisdictions. The dependent variable, tax avoidance, is measured using the effective tax rate (ETR) approach. Data were processed and analyzed using multiple linear regression analysis with the aid of STATA version 17. The findings of the study reveal that multinationality and transfer pricing aggressiveness do not have a significant relationship with tax avoidance. In contrast, the use of tax haven countries is positively associated with tax avoidance, suggesting that firms utilizing tax havens are more likely to engage in practices that reduce their tax liabilities. These results have implications for tax authorities in identifying and addressing high-risk corporate behaviors related to offshore financial structures. The study contributes to the literature on international taxation by providing empirical evidence from a developing country context.

This study aims to analyze the effect of capital intensity, leverage, and company size on tax avoidance in property and real estate sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2019–2023 period. The research method used is an associative quantitative approach with secondary data obtained from corporate financial reports. The sample was selected using purposive sampling technique, resulting in 4 companies that met the criteria. The multiple linear regression analysis shows that partially, capital intensity and leverage have a significant positive effect on tax avoidance, while company size has a significant negative effect. Simultaneously, the three variables have a significant influence on tax avoidance. This study implies that companies should consider fixed asset investment strategies, financing structure, and firm size in managing their tax obligations efficiently and legally.

The phenomenon of tax avoidance in Indonesia remains a significant issue, one of which is the case of PT. Adaro Energy Tbk, which practiced tax avoidance through transfer pricing to its subsidiary in Singapore, Coaltrade Service International, from 2009 to 2017. Based on this phenomenon, this study aims to analyze the effect of leverage and profitability on tax avoidance with transfer pricing as a moderating variable in coal subsector energy companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 2021–2023 period. This study uses descriptive analysis methods, classical assumption tests, Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA), and hypothesis testing with t-tests. The data processing tool used is SPSS version 23. The study population consisted of 45 companies, and through purposive sampling technique, 12 companies were obtained as samples with a three-year observation period, resulting in a total sample of 36 data. The results show that leverage has a positive effect on tax avoidance, while profitability has no effect on tax avoidance. Meanwhile, transfer pricing has a negative effect on tax avoidance. Interestingly, transfer pricing has been shown to strengthen the relationship between leverage and tax avoidance, as well as the relationship between profitability and tax avoidance. This finding confirms that "transfer pricing can be a significant moderating factor in corporate tax management strategies." Therefore, the results of this study contribute to understanding tax avoidance practices in the coal subsector for companies and regulators, as well as providing policy implications for tax regulations in Indonesia.

This study aims to examine the implications of Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 37 of 2025 on the national fiscal balance and the resilience of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the context of the rapid development of e-commerce in Indonesia. This PMK introduces a collect at the source mechanism, which is the appointment of certain marketplaces as collectors of Income Tax (PPh) Article 22 on online merchant transactions. This policy is seen as one of the strategic steps to expand the digital tax base, improve fiscal efficiency, and support the principle of compliance by design. The research uses a descriptive qualitative approach through documentation studies of official government documents, academic literature, and relevant publications. The results of the study show that the implementation of PMK 37/2025 has the potential to have a positive impact on state revenue through digital taxation optimization. In addition, this policy can strengthen the fiscal balance by minimizing the potential for tax avoidance in the growing digital economy sector. However, on the other hand, the policy also poses a number of challenges for MSMEs, especially related to administrative readiness, limited fiscal literacy, and adaptability to the tax digitalization system. For most MSMEs, additional tax liabilities can be a burden that affects cash flow, competitiveness, and business sustainability, especially for MSMEs that are still in the growth stage and have limited resources. The policy implications identified include the importance of improving fiscal education and literacy programs, the development of user-friendly digital reporting systems, and active collaboration between fiscal authorities, marketplaces, and MSME actors. Thus, the success of the implementation of PMK 37/2025 is not only determined by regulations, but also by the extent to which the policy is able to be implemented in an inclusive, adaptive, and sustainable manner in supporting national economic development.

This study aims to examine the effect of Thin Capitalization, Sales Growth, and Capital Intensity on Tax Avoidance, with Institutional Ownership as a moderating variable in coal sub-sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2019–2023 period. The background of this study is based on the importance of tax management as a company efficiency strategy, while maintaining compliance with tax regulations. The coal industry was chosen because of its capital-intensive characteristics, fluctuating sales growth rates, and the tendency of companies to engage in aggressive tax planning. The research method uses a quantitative approach with a purposive sampling technique, resulting in 50 company samples during the observation period. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression with the help of E-Views 13 software to test the direct relationship between variables, and Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) to test the role of Institutional Ownership as a moderating variable. The results show that Thin Capitalization has no significant effect on Tax Avoidance, which indicates that high debt ratios are not always utilized by companies to reduce tax burdens. Capital Intensity also had no significant effect on Tax Avoidance, indicating that the size of fixed asset investments does not directly influence tax avoidance practices. Conversely, Sales Growth had a significant positive effect on Tax Avoidance, indicating that high sales growth tends to encourage companies to optimize tax-saving strategies. Furthermore, the results of the moderation test revealed that Institutional Ownership did not moderate the relationship between Thin Capitalization, Sales Growth, or Capital Intensity on Tax Avoidance. This finding suggests that the supervisory role of institutional shareholders is ineffective in limiting or influencing tax avoidance strategies in coal companies. This research provides implications for regulators and investors to consider non-financial factors and governance mechanisms in efforts to control tax avoidance practices in strategic sectors like coal.

This study aims to examine the influence of profitability, Sustainable Financial Performance, and firm size on tax avoidance in banking companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) during the 2022–2024 period. The research uses a quantitative approach, relying on secondary data obtained from the annual financial reports of banking companies. The analysis method applied is multiple linear regression to assess the effect of the independent variables profitability, Sustainable Financial Performance, and firm size on the dependent variable, tax avoidance. The findings reveal that profitability, Sustainable Financial Performance, and firm size have a simultaneous and significant impact on tax avoidance. Partially, each variable also exerts a significant influence, suggesting that financial performance, capital structure, and company scale play key roles in determining tax avoidance behavior. The results are expected to enrich tax accounting literature and serve as practical input for banking management in formulating legal and efficient tax strategies.

The study try to investigate how corporate governance practices affect tax avoidance in manufacturing companies (listed on IDX, 2021-2023). The five independent variables are foreign ownership, audit committee, audit quality, independent board of commissioners, and institutional ownership, which are analyzed to obtain findings on their influence on tax avoidance, proxied by the Effective Tax Rate (ETR). The findings of the study show tax avoidance is not significantly affected by these five independent variables, either individually or collectively. These findings indicate that tax avoidance in manufacturing companies is not directly affected by the corporate governance mechanisms measured through these variables. This research provides implications for regulators and companies in evaluating the effectiveness of implementing various principles of good corporate governance in the oversight of tax policies.

This research is a literature study that aims to identify and analyze the elements that influence tax avoidance practices in trading sector companies. Tax avoidance is a strategy taken by companies to minimize the tax burden that must be paid. Although legal, it often raises ethical debates and has an impact on the country's foreign exchange earnings. The research method used in this study is a literature review of various scientific journals and relevant publications that discuss the determinants of tax avoidance, especially in the trade sector. This research takes data from various sources that have been indexed by SINTA. Researchers searched for all relevant data until it was classified into nine relevant sources and discussed in this study. The following factors that affect tax avoidance include leverage on tax avoidance, profitability on tax avoidance, and company size on tax avoidance. The results of the study indicate that leverage, profitability, and company size affect the practice of tax avoidance. This study provides insight for stakeholders, such as the government and investors, in understanding the characteristics of companies that tend to practice tax avoidance, as well as a basis for formulating more effective tax policies.

Article 26 Income Tax (PPh Article 26) is a tax imposed on income received by foreign taxpayers from sources within Indonesia. This tax applies to foreign entities or individuals who do not reside, are not domiciled, and do not have a permanent establishment in Indonesia. Types of taxable income include interest, dividends, royalties, rent, and service fees. The standard tax rate is 20% of the gross income, but it can be reduced if a Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) exists between Indonesia and the taxpayer’s country. The Indonesian income payer is responsible for withholding the tax. After withholding, the tax must be paid to the government by the 10th of the following month and reported to the tax authority by the 20th. To apply DTAA rates, the foreign taxpayer must submit a Certificate of Domicile (CoD). This mechanism ensures that Indonesia maintains its right to tax income derived within its territory. By understanding the procedures for withholding, paying, and reporting Article 26 tax, taxpayers can fulfill their tax obligations correctly and avoid administrative penalties.

Income Tax Article 26 (PPh 26) is a type of tax imposed on income received by foreign taxpayers from Indonesia, including royalties, interest, dividends, prizes, as well as technical and managerial services. This study aims to analyze the implementation of Article 26 in cross-border transactions, the level of compliance by foreign taxpayers, and the effectiveness of tax withholding and payment by withholding agents. The method used is a descriptive qualitative approach through literature review and analysis of tax regulations. The results show that although the regulations concerning PPh 26 are relatively clear, there are still obstacles in its implementation, such as a lack of understanding by tax withholders, difficulties in validating foreign tax documents, and suboptimal utilization of tax treaties (Double Tax Avoidance Agreements). This research recommends enhanced education and training for withholding agents, stronger integration of digital reporting systems, and stricter supervision by tax authorities in order to maximize state revenue potential from Article 26 income tax.

The purpose of this study is to determine the trends and developments in corporate tax avoidance studies using a mixed method approach. This method includes a quantitative approach in bibliographic analysis and literature review. Data were collected through searching national and international journals indexed in Emerald, Springer, and Scopus by referring to relevant publications. Data analysis includes: (1) mapping trends and developments in corporate tax avoidance research with Vosviewer software based on bibliographic studies; and (2) identifying trends and issues in corporate tax avoidance through literature review. The results of the Vosviewer analysis found five large groups with 40 main topics after selection. All topics are explained comprehensively through a literature review. This study provides a comprehensive picture of themes that are often studied in previous literature, thus becoming a reference for further research.

Article 26 of the Indonesian Income Tax Law (PPh Pasal 26) is a significant fiscal regulation that imposes withholding tax on income derived from Indonesian sources and received by foreign taxpayers who do not have a permanent establishment (PE) in Indonesia. The implementation of this regulation plays a crucial role in securing state revenue from cross-border transactions while also addressing the issue of double taxation through Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements (DTAAs). Income subject to PPh 26 includes dividends, interest, royalties, rent, service fees, rewards, pensions, and insurance premiums. The standard withholding tax rate is 20% of the gross or estimated net income, although lower rates may apply depending on applicable tax treaties. The calculation method varies depending on the type of income and the existence of a DTAA. This article also highlights the importance of determining the beneficial owner in applying tax treaty benefits, as well as the challenges faced by companies and tax authorities in enforcement. A case study is presented to illustrate how PPh 26 is calculated on insurance and reinsurance transactions involving foreign entities. Understanding the mechanism, rates, and legal context of PPh 26 is essential for taxpayers and practitioners to ensure compliance and mitigate potential tax disputes.

The practice of tax avoidance is often used by companies to legally reduce tax obligations, which can harm the state. Companies with high profitability and large size may indicate the use of more complex effective tax planning strategies. This study aims to examine the influence of profitability and company size on tax avoidance. This research is explanatory in nature. The research sample consists of 19 manufacturing companies in the food and beverage subsector listed on the IDX for the period 2020–2023, obtained through purposive sampling. Data analysis techniques include descriptive statistics, classical assumption tests, multiple linear regression, goodness-of-fit tests (F-test and coefficient of determination), and hypothesis testing (t-test). The results show that profitability has a significant positive effect on tax avoidance, while company size has a significant negative effect on tax avoidance

This study aims to examine the effect of financial performance on tax avoidance in start-up and established technology sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the 2021–2023 period. Financial performance in this study is proxied by Return on Assets (ROA) and Debt to Equity Ratio (DER), while tax avoidance is proxied by Effective Tax Rate (ETR). This study uses a quantitative method with a comparative approach. The sampling technique used is purposive sampling. Data analysis was carried out using the Mann-Whitney U test and multiple linear regression using the SPSS application. The results of the study indicate that the financial performance of established companies is better than start-up companies, but there is no difference in tax avoidance in established and start-up companies. The results of this study prove that financial performance does not have a significant effect on tax avoidance. This study is expected to contribute to investors, academics, and policy makers in understanding the relationship between financial performance and tax avoidance in start-up and established companies.

Tax aggressiveness refers to corporate actions aimed at reducing taxable income through tax planning strategies. This study aims to provide empirical evidence regarding the effect of profitability and liquidity on tax aggressiveness, with corporate social responsibility (CSR) disclosure as a moderating variable. This research is based on agency theory and focuses on manufacturing companies in the food and beverage sub-sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) from 2020 to 2022. The study sample consists of 87 companies, selected using a purposive sampling technique. The research employs Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) to analyze the data. The findings indicate that profitability significantly influences tax aggressiveness, while liquidity does not. Additionally, CSR does not moderate the relationship between profitability and tax aggressiveness, nor does it moderate the effect of liquidity on tax aggressiveness. The theoretical implication of this research supports and expands the understanding of agency theory in tax-related decision-making. The practical implication suggests that highly profitable companies should avoid engaging in tax aggressiveness, as it may damage their corporate image. Moreover, fair tax policy implementation and enhanced government supervision are necessary to minimize tax avoidance practices

This study aims to determine the effect of transfer pricing, thin capitalization, capital intensity and audit quality on tax avoidance. The population in this study are companies that have been listed on the Jakarta Islamic Index (JII) during the 2019-2023 period, totaling 54 companies. The sample in this study amounted to 19 multinational companies or 95 observation data determined by purposive sampling method. The data analysis used is multiple linear regression analysis with dummy variables with the SPSS 29 program. The results showed that transfer pricing partially had a negative and significant effect on tax avoidance, while thin capitalization, capital intensity and audit quality partially have no significant effect on tax avoidance. However, transfer pricing, thin capitalization, capital intensity and audit quality simultaneously have a positive and significant effect on tax avoidance.

This research aims to determine the effect of the level of website-based disclosure of company information on corporate tax avoidance behavior. The objects in this research are all companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the period June 2024. Data collection in this research uses content analysis methods and data processing using the SPSS application. The sampling technique in this research used purposive sampling with a final sample size of 399 companies. The research results show that the level of website-based disclosure of company information has a negative and significant effect on tax avoidance behavior in public companies in Indonesia. 

This research aims to determine the effect of profitability, sales growth, deferred tax expense, and capital intensity on tax avoidance. The object of this study consists of manufacturing companies in the non-cyclicals sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) in the financial statements during the period from 2020 to 2023. The sampling technique in this study used purposive sampling method which resulted in a total sample of 67 companies. The analysis technique used is multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS version 22.0 software. The results of this study indicate that profitability, sales growth, and capital intensity have a negative and significant effect on tax avoidance, meanwhile deferred tax expense has no a significant effect on tax avoidance.

This study aims to examine the influence of corporate risk, cost shifting, and company size on tax avoidance. The population in this study is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange from 2019 to 2022. The sampling technique used purposive sampling and obtained 91 companies. This research is a quantitative study using secondary data from the Annual Reports of manufacturing companies. The model used in this research is panel data regression with the selected model being the Random Effect testing model. (RE). The research results show that Corporate Risk has a significantly negative impact on tax avoidance, Cost Shifting has a significant negative impact on tax avoidance, and Company Size has no impact on tax avoidance.