Personal Tax Research Articles

Personal Tax Planning: Grin and Bare It—The Recent Kerfuffle over Bare Trusts

Personal Tax Planning: Grin and Bare It—The Recent Kerfuffle over Bare Trusts

PENGARUH PENDAPATAN DAN PEMBELIAN ASSET TERHADAP PELAPORAN PAJAK ORANG PRIBADI BERBASIS SISTEM KOMPARASI PADA MITRA KERJA PT ABC

The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of income and asset purchases on individual tax reporting using a comparative system carried out on the scope of PT ABC's partners. This study uses quantitative descriptive methods in the form of observations, interviews and case studies on tax reporting documentation. Based on the results of observations and interviews, many respondents do not know the influence of income and asset purchases on personal tax reporting, so many of the respondents are unable to explain questions from the tax office regarding income that is not propotional to asset purchases. The results of the study show that the comparative system implemented by PT ABC in handling personal tax reporting is very effective and able to minimize these problems.

What Influences A Taxpayer’s Decision Making To Choose A Tax Consultant?

The Indonesian Minister of Finance believes that Indonesia can continue to protect society and the economy through the countercyclical and shock absorber function of the APBN (Indonesia, 2023). There are many aspects to taxation and it is very complex and dynamic. One cannot just learn it once, then apply it all the time. Often people feel confused and difficult. So this is where the role of consultant services is needed. Tax Consultants are an extension of the state to socialize, provide input, so that Taxpayers fulfill their tax obligations according to the rules. Consultants play a role in influencing taxpayers’ compliant behavior and helping taxpayers carry out their tax obligations. This research aims to analyze taxpayers’ perceptions of the use of tax consultants in providing consulting services and what influences taxpayers’ decisions in choosing their tax consultants. The hope is that it will provide input for practitioners and the academic community to prepare themselves to meet market desires. The data analysis technique used is thematic narrative analysis technique by conducting in-depth interviews and a questionnaire containing a summary of the interview results in the form of a statement. Involving 15 informants selected based on certain criteria. The result is that the public perception in Bali regarding the use of tax consultants is positive. Users of Tax Consultant services, or Taxpayers feel very helped in terms of consultations. Not only in terms of calculating, paying and reporting tax, personal taxes, corporate taxes, but also providing advance advice regarding tax planning, financial management planning, restitution and responses if taxpayers receive a letter from the Directorate General of Taxes. Factors that influence a Taxpayer’s decision in choosing a Tax Consultant are mastery of tax knowledge and regulations, responsibility and integrity, trustworthiness, service quality, communication skills, ethics and Tax Consultant educational background. The majority of users of Tax Consultant services make decisions based on various decisions, including recommendations and testimonials from trusted parties, as well as consideration of individual consultant assessments based on the criteria above.

The Effect of Direct and Indirect Taxes on Economic Growth in Developed Countries

This paper examines how the economic growth in advanced countries is affected by various types of tax revenue. Ten developed countries were chosen based on the Human Development Index, and data from 1995 to 2020 were examined using the feasible generalized least squares method. A total of 260 observations spanning 26 years were available for analysis. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of direct and indirect taxes on economic growth in selected developed countries. According to our results, the growth of these countries was positively influenced by corporate income taxes and taxation on specific goods and services. However, there are adverse impacts from taxes on personal income, contributions to social security, and a tax on value-added. For a beneficial impact on these nations’ growth, we suggest policymakers concentrate on taxes on corporations and specific services and goods. Furthermore, it is important to consider the adverse impacts of personal taxation and value-added taxation on growth.

Pengaruh Self-Enhancement, Conservation Atas Budaya Pajak Pribadi Dengan Di Moderasi Tingkat Penghasilan

This research investigates the influence of Self-Enhancement and Conservation on personal tax culture, by considering income level as a moderating factor. Involving employees at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in West Java as research subjects, this research aims to understand how the encouragement to increase a positive view of oneself Self-Enhancement and conservation values (Conservation) contributes to the formation of attitudes and behaviour regarding tax obligations. The respondents in this research were 230 employees at the Ministry of Law and Human Rights in West Java. Data analysis uses Structural Equation Model (SEM). The research results show that Self-Enhancement and Conservation have a positive influence on personal tax culture. Furthermore, income level was identified as a significant moderator, able to strengthen the relationship between these factors and personal tax culture. Managerial implications involve developing strategies that combine Self-Enhancement and Conservation in training and tax policy, with tailored adjustments to individual financial conditions, to build a sustainable tax culture in the organization.

Personal Tax Planning: Online Gaming Windfalls—Know Your Odds When the House Is the Canada Revenue Agency

Windfalls from online gaming have experienced an unprecedented surge in recent years, especially owing to the legalization of online gambling and single-event sports wagering. Recent court decisions have led to uncertainty between personal recreation and business activities in the digital gaming industry. This article explores the distinction between recreational and professional online gaming windfalls and whether these winnings are ultimately taxable.

Personal Tax Planning: Online Gaming Windfalls—Know Your Odds When the House Is the Canada Revenue Agency

Les gains fortuits tirés de jeux en ligne ont connu un essor sans précédent au cours des dernières années, notamment en raison de la légalisation des jeux d'argent en ligne et des paris sur une seule épreuve sportive. Des arrêts récents ont créé de l'incertitude quant à la distinction entre les activités récréatives personnelles et les activités professionnelles dans l'industrie des jeux numériques. Cet article explore ce qui différencie les gains fortuits tirés d'une activité de jeu en ligne considérée comme récréative ou professionnelle, et examine si ces gains sont en fin de compte imposables.

Evaluation of the Pit Changes Introduced in 2022 as Part of the “Polish Deal”

Abstract Subject and purpose of work: The subject of this paper is to evaluate the ‘Polish Deal’ programme introduced in 2022 in the tax area. The purpose of this article is to show the impact of the ‘Polish Deal’ legislation on net salaries of persons employed under an employment contract. Materials and methods: The paper is based on an analysis of legal provisions in the tax area, being one of the pillars of the ‘Polish Deal’. A simulation of the impact of the new tax rules on net salaries introduced from the beginning of January 2022 (‘Polish Deal 1’) and from the beginning of July 2022 (‘Polish Deal 2’) has been carried out. Results: The new personal taxation rules introduced by the ‘Polish Deal’ have contributed to an increase in net salaries of employees receiving a gross salary of less than PLN 12,000 per month and a reduction in the labour income of employees earning a salary above this amount. Conclusions: By strengthening the degree of progressivity, the reform of the tax system under the ‘Polish Deal’ has significantly affected the net income of natural persons receiving remuneration under an employment relationship. However, the new tax rules introduced in a fast-track manner by the ‘Polish Deal’ have raised a number of controversies among both employers and employees.

Intertemporal Income Shifting and the Taxation of Business Owner-Managers

Abstract We use newly linked tax records to show that the large responses of UK company owner-managers to personal taxes are due to intertemporal income shifting and not to reductions in real business activity. Around half of this shifting is short-term and helps prevent volatile incomes being taxed more heavily under progressive personal taxes. The remainder reflects systemic profit retention over long periods to take advantage of lower tax rates, including preferential treatment of capital gains. We find no evidence that this tax-induced retention increases business investment. It does, however, substantially reduce the tax revenue raised from high income business owners.

Do Personal Taxes Drive Unrelated Mergers and Acquisitions?

Do Personal Taxes Drive Unrelated Mergers and Acquisitions?

Exploration of financial tax system in the context of big data

Abstract The financial tax system is related to the actual effectiveness of a country’s modernized economic development and has a close relationship with the country’s economic enhancement. To examine the causal effects between potential variables in the tax system, this paper constructs a measurement model of financial tax system variables using Bayesian structural equations. Parameter estimation for SEM is completed by adding prior information to the sample data and calculating the posterior distribution of relevant parameters using Bayes’ theorem. The correlation between financial taxation and economic development is calculated to indicate whether there is consistency in financial taxation on economic efficiency. Cronbach’s coefficient is used to measure the degree of consistency and stability of each part of the financial tax index system. The results show that the impact value of personal tax is 0.71, 0.37 and 4.18 in provinces C, A and B. Promoting economic development in provinces and municipalities with a better degree of economic development is aided by the current personal income tax sharing ratio. Reducing the proportion of indirect taxes while keeping the macro tax burden unchanged results in a gradual increase of the proportion of personal income tax in total tax revenue from 8.7% to 18.7%. The research in this paper further improves the financial tax system and provides an effective method to improve economic efficiency.

Personal Taxes and Firm Skill Hiring: Evidence from 27 Million Job Postings

Using big data on U.S. job postings, we show that firms increase skill requirements when hiring workers in states that cut personal income taxes. We trace a significant driver of this effect to companies’ reallocation of skilled job postings across states based on tax differentials. The tax-induced upskilling is observed within occupations and is more pronounced for high-skill positions within firms. It is accompanied and amplified by concurrent increases in information technology expenditures at local-level establishments. In characterizing the mechanism at play, we show that job upskilling is triggered by tax changes affecting middle- and upper middle-class workers. It is pronounced for high-growth firms, for firms in tradable industries, and in urban areas, but it is mitigated among profitable firms. A narrative-based analysis helps us establish causal inferences. This paper was accepted by Victoria Ivashina, finance. Supplemental Material: The data files and online appendix are available at https://doi.org/10.1287/mnsc.2022.01211 .

PENGARUH DIMENSI ZAKAT, MONEY ETHICS, DAN SOSIALISASI PAJAK TERHADAP KEPATUHAN WAJIB PAJAK PADA UMKM DI SURABAYA

The objective of this study is to examine the influence of the zakat dimension, money ethics, and tax socialization on the level of compliance with compulsory personal tax among small and medium-sized enterprises in the Surabaya region. Basic research, which aims to improve and enhance current theories while also expanding knowledge, This study incorporates three distinct research variables, including tax socialization, money ethics, and the zakat component. The study employed a sample size of 100 respondents, who were selected from the population of taxable persons and individual perpetrators of the UMKM Islamic religion in Surabaya. The distribution of the sample was conducted using a questionnaire, which was administered to individuals registered with the KPP Pratama Surabaya. The present study used a multiple linear regression analysis for data analysis. The findings of the study indicate a significant positive correlation between taxation dimensions and tax socialization and compliance with tax duties. Conversely, the variable of money ethics exhibits a significant negative association with tax compliance.

Strategy To Increase Individual Tax Payer Compliance

This research aims to evaluate the influence of awareness, socialization, tax services and tax sanctions on the level of compliance of individual taxpayers at the South Makassar Pratama Tax Service Office. This research adopts a descriptive quantitative approach using primary data. The research sample consisted of 100 individual taxpayers registered at the South Makassar Primary Tax Service Office. The sampling method was carried out using a purposive sampling technique, where respondents were selected based on certain criteria that were relevant to the research objectives. The data collection method is carried out through surveys by distributing questionnaires to selected respondents. Hypothesis analysis in this research uses multiple linear regression techniques with the help of SPSS version 25 statistical software. The results of the research show that tax awareness, tax socialization, tax authorities services, and tax sanctions positively and significantly influence the level of individual taxpayer compliance at KPP Pratama Makassar South. This research contributes to further understanding of the factors that influence tax compliance at the individual level. The implications of these findings can help formulate more effective policies and strategies in increasing the level of tax compliance, especially in the personal tax environment in the region.

Tax Compliance Base on Knowledge at the Bekasi City KPP Madya in Efforts to Support State Revenue Security

Purpose: Testing influence mandatory knowledge relationship tax with mediation intention pay tax to obedience tax in effort support security Indonesian state revenue at KPP Madya Bekasi Kota.Design/ Methodology/Approach: Unit of analysis is Must Taxes that have report notification letter Annual 202 2 . Primary data in the form questionnaire with Likert scale 1-5. Data is processed use Lisrel 8.80. Approach study is explanative quantitative research with measurement indicator reflective . Validity test whole variable own valid and reliable predicate . The average value of the loading factor by whole variable latency used is valid as measure compliance with tax variables, Findings: Intention must tax as variable knowledge mediation must tax influential positive significant to obedience tax . Implications Practical: Required inspection must tax Good must corporate tax and must personal tax in order to test implementation self assessment system in Indonesia in effort increase obedience tax Originality/value: Deliver contribution to Service Office Bekasi City Middle Tax that knowledge must tax with mediation intention pay tax can influence obedience tax inside effort help security Indonesian state revenue .

How Technology Information Advancement Mediates The Effect of Taxpayer Perception Toward Digitalization in Personal Tax Payer Filing

Taxes are a source of state income as much as the use of which is intended to improve the welfare of the community through the development and improvement of public facilities. Tax revenue comes from contributions generated from the community and for the community as well, this is because the results of the tax revenue are used for general financing rather than all government financing, even one of the benchmarks for the success or failure of a country's economyObjectives: This study aims to examine the factors that influence the use of e-Filing for individual taxpayers by using information technology readiness as an intervening variable.Methodology: The analysis method used a structural equation modeling (SEM) which is processed by using Smart PLS.Finding: The study's results indicate the following: Satisfaction perception has a positive impact on e-Filing adoption, whereas Perceptions of convenience, security, and confidentiality do not influence e-Filing usage. Additionally, Satisfaction perception does not affect information technology readiness, whereas Perceptions of convenience, security, and confidentiality have a positive effect on technology readiness. Furthermore, Satisfaction perception, along with security and confidentiality, positively impacts e-Filing utilization when mediated by technology information readiness. However, the perception of convenience does not affect e-Filing usage when technology readiness serves as an intermediary factor.Conclusion: Information technology readiness exerts a substantial influence on e-Filing utilization, signifying that higher information technology readiness leads to increased e-Filing adoption by taxpayers.

The Effects of Personal Taxes and Default Risk on Bond Duration

Using the structural approach to derive tax-adjusted duration for defaultable bonds under stochastic interest rate process, we thoroughly investigate the effects of personal taxes, default risk, and their interaction on bond duration. The simulation results show that default risk reduces duration, while personal taxes increase duration. Premium amortization and discount accretion further enhance the positive impact of personal taxes on duration. The interactive effect of default risk and personal taxes on duration depends on which effect dominates. Also, the tax effect on duration changes with bond features, bond issuers’ debt policy, and interest rate level. Our empirical results validate the positive tax effect on duration by showing that duration of corporate bonds is significantly longer than that of municipal counterparts with the same credit rating, coupon rate, and maturity. Our study provides timely information on how to accurately measure interest rate risk under the current circumstance that interest rate is increasing substantially from the low level and personal taxes are expected to increase.

Personal Tax Planning: New AMT Rules—Is the Alternative Minimum Tax a Paper Tiger with New Fangs?

This article provides a general overview of the proposed changes to the current alternative minimum tax regime announced in the 2023 federal budget, highlights their impact on high-income clients, and discusses practical planning considerations to mitigate unfavourable tax results in selected scenarios.

Personal Tax Planning: New AMT Rules—Is the Alternative Minimum Tax a Paper Tiger with New Fangs?

Cet article donne un aperçu général des modifications proposées au régime actuel de l'impôt minimum de remplacement, qui ont été annoncées dans le budget fédéral de 2023. Il met en évidence leur incidence sur les clients à revenu élevé et examine les considérations pratiques de planification pour atténuer les résultats fiscaux défavorables dans certains scénarios.

Optimal taxation for democracies with less than perfect voters: A public choice perspective

AbstractThis paper analyzes optimal tax policy from the perspective of voters who want public policies to systematically advance their interests. Self‐acknowledged ignorance implies that voters have a practical interest in transparent and stable tax systems that allow personal tax burdens to be calculated accurately and easily. Such properties reduce voter mistakes. However, a voter's normative interests may conflict with these practical interests, because ideas about a good life or good society often support tax system complexity. Tradeoffs between these two aims of democratic tax systems imply that the optimal tax system for a democracy neither minimizes voter errors nor maximizes a social welfare function.