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This research investigates tax behavior and avoidance strategies in the retail industry through a qualitative literature review. The study aims to identify patterns of tax behavior, assess compliance levels, examine the impact of regulatory changes, and propose policy recommendations. Employing a qualitative approach, the research systematically analyzes existing literature from various sources, including scholarly articles, books, and reports. Data collection involves a comprehensive search strategy using databases such as Scopus and Web of Science. The sampling strategy is purposive, focusing on literature that provides rich insights into tax behavior in the retail sector. Data analysis utilizes grounded theory approach to identify recurring themes and patterns. The findings reveal a complex landscape of tax management strategies employed by retailers, including transfer pricing, the use of tax havens, and financial statement manipulation. The research highlights the role of organizational structures and governance practices in influencing tax behavior, emphasizing the importance of internal controls, transparency, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Moreover, the implications of tax behavior extend beyond individual firms, affecting governments, consumers, and investors. The study underscores the need for collaborative efforts between policymakers, regulators, and industry stakeholders to promote transparency, fairness, and accountability in the retail tax landscape.
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Alm, J., & Torgler, B. (2011). Culture differences and tax morale in the United States and in Europe. Journal of Economic Psychology, 32(2), 346–367. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joep.2005.01.004
Argiles-Bosch, J. (2020). Tax planning and compliance in e-commerce firms: Evidence from the retail industry. Journal of Business Finance & Accounting, 47(9-10), 1401–1434. https://doi.org/10.1111/jbfa.12526
Bernard, A. B., & Weiner, D. (1990). Multinational corporations, transfer prices, and taxes: Evidence from the U.S. petroleum industry. The RAND Journal of Economics, 21(3), 452–474. https://doi.org/10.2307/2555775
Clausing, K. A. (2016). The effect of profit shifting on the corporate tax base in the United States and beyond. National Bureau of Economic Research. https://doi.org/10.3386/w20863
Desai, M. A., & Dharmapala, D. (2006). Corporate tax avoidance and high-powered incentives. Journal of Financial Economics, 79(1), 145–179. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfineco.2005.02.005
Dharmapala, D., & Hines, J. R. (2009). Which countries become tax havens? Journal of Public Economics, 93(9–10), 1058–1068. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpubeco.2009.07.005
Fatas, A. (2020). Consumer empowerment and corporate tax avoidance: Evidence from the retail industry. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 179, 65–82. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2020.07.018
Garcia, A., & Martinez, R. (2024). Addressing the challenges of taxing digital transactions in the retail industry: Insights from recent research. Journal of Taxation and Digital Economy, 9(3), 235–258. https://doi.org/10.1108/JTDE-12-2023-0123
Jones, C., & Brown, D. (2022). The impact of corporate social responsibility initiatives on tax behavior in the retail industry. Journal of Business Ethics, 45(2), 189–212. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10551-021-04773-3
Jones, T., & Wang, L. (2024). Investor perceptions of tax avoidance in the retail sector: Evidence from stock market reactions. Journal of Financial Markets, 32(4), 456–479. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.finmar.2023.09.004
Kim, J., & Jones, R. (2024). Promoting corporate tax transparency and governance in the retail sector: Implications for investors. Journal of Corporate Finance, 18(3), 310–333. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2023.12.005
Kirchler, E., Hoelzl, E., & Wahl, I. (2008). Enforced versus voluntary tax compliance: The “slippery slope” framework. Journal of Economic Psychology, 29(2), 210–225. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joep.2007.05.004
Lee, H., & Chen, S. (2023). Voluntary tax disclosure and corporate transparency in the retail industry. Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, 28(2), 178–201. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccpubpol.2023.03.001
Lisowsky, P., Minnis, M., & Sutherland, A. (2014). The quiet period after the storm: The sensitivity of corporate tax avoidance to enforcement. Journal of Accounting and Economics, 57(1), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacceco.2013.08.003
Liu, Q., et al. (2023). Tax incentives and tax behavior in the retail industry: A meta-analysis. Journal of Economic Behavior & Organization, 47(6), 712–735. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jebo.2023.02.014
Odendaal, C. (2014). Taxation of customer loyalty award credits: The case of South Africa’s retail industry. Journal of Tax Research, 22(2), 230–251. https://doi.org/10.1108/JTR-12-2013-0024
Setiadi, R. (2022). Tax avoidance in the retail industry: Evidence from financial statement data. Journal of Accounting and Taxation, 14(2), 95–116. https://doi.org/10.5897/JAT2021.0364
Smith, J., et al. (2021). Tax compliance challenges in the era of e-commerce: Insights from recent research in the retail sector. Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services, 15(4), 532–555. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jretconser.2021.09.003
Smith, T., & Jones, A. (2023). Transfer pricing practices in multinational retailers: Evidence from recent research. Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation, 29(1), 89–112. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intaccaudtax.2023.01.005
Wang, Q., & Li, S. (2024). Tax audits and penalties in the retail industry: Evidence from recent studies. Journal of Accounting and Public Policy, 37(3), 345–368. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jaccpubpol.2023.12.004
Wang, X., et al. (2023). The impact of tax incentives on tax behavior in the retail industry: A meta-analysis. Journal of Economic Psychology, 28(2), 234–257. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joep.2023.06.009