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Tax is the main source of state revenue that plays a crucial role in financing development at the national level. However, many taxpayers try to reduce their tax obligations by engaging in tax avoidance or tax evasion. This study aims to explain the definition of tax avoidance and tax evasion, identify the factors that encourage tax avoidance, and examine the legal basis and sanctions applied to those involved in tax avoidance in Indonesia. In this analysis, it is stated that although tax avoidance occurs legally by exploiting loopholes in the law, this action still has a negative impact on state revenue and causes injustice in the tax system. The Indonesian government has issued various regulations, such as Law Number 28 of 2007 and PP No. 55 of 2022, to prevent these practices. Strict law enforcement and comprehensive tax education need to be carried out continuously so that taxpayer awareness and compliance in fulfilling tax obligations increase.  

Taxes are mandatory levies imposed on citizens to be used as public investment to boost the country's economic growth. However, Indonesia is estimated to experience tax losses of US$601 per year due to tax avoidance. One of the most commonly used schemes is profit shifting through transfer pricing. The author using normative juridical research method will answer about how the general scheme of profit shifting using transfer pricing method and how effective the current tax laws and regulations work to overcome the problem.

The importance of the taxation system as an economic pillar becomes increasingly prominent in the face of the complexity of international relations and ongoing technological developments. This article discusses the challenges faced by Indonesia in optimizing tax revenue and controlling tax avoidance in the era of globalization. The phenomenon of tax avoidance, particularly involving renowned companies such as PT Bentoel and Google, is a central issue in the context of taxation law in Indonesia. Its impact is significant, with reports from the Tax Justice Network estimating the country's losses at US$4.86 billion per year or approximately IDR 68.7 trillion. Tax avoidance not only has a negative impact on tax revenue but also has the potential to undermine the overall effectiveness of the taxation system. Indonesia is confronted with the expansion of tax avoidance practices, especially by companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange, reinforcing the urgency to address this issue within the existing taxation legal framework. This research adopts a qualitative method with a focus on tax supervision and enforcement to explore efforts to combat tax crimes in Indonesia. Thus, this study is expected to provide an in-depth understanding of the root issues and formulate effective solutions to enhance the effectiveness of Indonesia's taxation system. The research findings are anticipated to serve as a foundation for the development of a more effective national fiscal policy, addressing loopholes in the taxation legal framework, and preventing detrimental tax avoidance practices.