Journal of Tax Reform
Scope & Guideline
Elevating Tax Discourse in a Global Context
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Tax Policy Analysis:
The journal explores various tax policies across nations, assessing their implications on economic growth, equity, and compliance. This includes comparative studies of tax reforms and their effectiveness. - Tax Compliance and Behavior:
A significant focus is on understanding taxpayer behavior, compliance issues, and the factors influencing tax adherence. This includes studies on taxpayer awareness, perceptions, and the impact of digital technologies on compliance. - Impact of Taxation on Economic Factors:
Research often investigates how taxation influences broader economic variables such as investment, consumption, and income distribution, particularly in developing and transitional economies. - Utilization of Tax Incentives:
The journal discusses the role of tax incentives in attracting foreign direct investment and stimulating economic sectors, analyzing their effectiveness and unintended consequences. - Cross-National Taxation Studies:
It features empirical studies that compare tax systems and their outcomes across different countries, providing insights into best practices and lessons learned.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Taxation and E-Filing Systems:
There is a growing emphasis on the impact of digital technologies on taxation, including studies on e-filing systems and digital tax compliance, reflecting the increasing digitization of tax processes. - Progressive Taxation and Inequality:
Research focusing on progressive taxation's role in addressing income inequality has gained traction, with studies modeling its effects on social equity and economic outcomes. - Environmental Taxation:
Emerging themes include the fiscal effects of environmental tax reforms, as governments seek to balance revenue generation with sustainability goals. - Behavioral Taxation Studies:
The integration of behavioral economics into taxation research is on the rise, with studies examining how psychological factors influence taxpayer behavior and compliance. - Tax Incentives for Economic Recovery:
In light of the post-COVID recovery, there is an increasing focus on how tax incentives can stimulate growth in various sectors, particularly among SMEs.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Tax Structures:
Research on traditional tax structures, such as fixed-rate income taxes and property taxes, has become less frequent as scholars shift toward more dynamic and innovative taxation models. - Taxation in Developed Economies:
The journal's focus on tax issues specific to developed economies has diminished, with a noticeable increase in studies centered on developing and transitional economies. - Historical Tax Policy Studies:
There has been a decline in papers focusing solely on historical analyses of tax policies, as contemporary issues and their implications take precedence. - Single-Dimensional Tax Issues:
Research addressing taxation in isolation, without consideration of broader economic or social contexts, is decreasing, as interdisciplinary approaches become more popular. - Tax Evasion Studies:
While still important, studies specifically focused on tax evasion without linking to compliance behavior or economic impact are appearing less frequently.
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