scholarly journals Effect of Corporate Social Responsibility on Tax Avoidance in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 72-75
Author(s):  
Tong Chen ◽  
◽  
Maisarah Mohamed Saat ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Tax Avoidance ◽  
Effective Tax Rate ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Tax Rate ◽  
The Public ◽  
Chinese Listed Companies ◽  
Aggressive Tax Avoidance ◽  
Corporate Social

Corporate social responsibility (CSR) has aroused heated discussion in recent years. The public generally believe that the enterprises with good CSR performance will not be involved in aggressive tax avoidance issues. However, as several famous socially responsible technology companies were found to be involved in aggressive tax avoidance, the association between those two variables has been doubted. This paper analyzes the effect of CSR on tax avoidance with the evidence of Chinese listed companies from 2016 to 2020. The finding is that good CSR performance leads to an increase in effective tax rate. In other words, the higher the CSR report score, the higher tax payment and the lower tendency in tax avoidance.

scholarly journals Does Corporate Social Responsibility Influence Corporate Tax Avoidance of Chinese Listed Companies?

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (12) ◽  
pp. 4549 ◽  
Author(s):  
M.A. Gulzar ◽  
Jacob Cherian ◽  
Muhammad Sial ◽  
Alina Badulescu ◽  
Phung Thu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Tax Avoidance ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Corporate Tax ◽  
Effective Tax Rate ◽  
Tax Rate ◽  
Chinese Listed Companies ◽  
Corporate Social

The primary objective of this paper is to empirically examine whether corporate social responsibility (CSR) influences corporate tax avoidance (CTA) of Chinese listed companies. The study is based on a sample of 3481 firm-year observations from 2009 to 2015 using CSR ratings from the Rankins (RKS) corporate social responsibility ratings agency in China, and all financial data extracted from the China Stock Market and Accounting Research (CSMAR). The authors foundthat CSR is negatively related to the current and cash effective tax rate (proxies of corporate tax avoidance), suggesting that responsible firms are more involved in tax avoidance as compared to less responsible firms. Their findings are robust against different control variables. Additionally, to the best of the authors’ knowledge, the paper is one of the first to document an empirical association between CSR and corporate tax avoidance of Chinese listed companies.

Corporate social responsibility and tax avoidance: the case of French companies

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Souhir Abid ◽  
Saîda Dammak
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Tax Avoidance ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Aggressive Tax Avoidance ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to shed light on the effect of tax avoidance on corporate social responsibility performance. It also investigates whether audit quality affects tax avoidance practices by socially responsible performance. Design/methodology/approach Based on a sample of French non-financial companies over the period 2005 to 2016, this paper uses panel data regressions. The authors apply generalized least square panel regression to overcome autocorrelation and heteroscedasticity problems. For further robustness, this paper runs instrumental variable regressions using the three-stage instrument variable method (three-stage least square). Findings The results show that firms with high CSR scores are more likely to engage in aggressive tax avoidance. The findings also show that firms audited by high-quality auditors are more likely to get involved in CSR for hedging against the potential consequences of aggressive tax avoidance practices. Research limitations/implications The findings are consistent with risk management theory, which suggests that firm’s hedge against any reputational risks that might arise from avoiding taxes by engaging more in CSR. Practical implications Results have implications for policymakers in that CSR firms audited by high-quality auditors may engage in CSR to overcome any negative reactions that could be caused as a result of tax avoidance. Thus, they need to be cautious about managers’ opportunistic behavior and enhance monitoring to enforce social compliance and to be tax compliant. Originality/value This paper extends the existing literature by examining the effect of audit quality on the relationship between CSR performance and corporate tax avoidance. Audit quality is deemed to be an important governance feature that is likely to constraint managerial opportunistic behaviors. Audit quality, along with CSR performance, are associated with a higher level of tax avoidance.

scholarly journals Pengaruh Pengungkapan Corporate Social Responsibility Terhadap Tax Avoidance Dengan Gender Sebagai Variabel Moderasi (Studi Empiris Pada Perusahaan Manufaktur Yang Terdaftar Di Bursa Efek Indonesia Tahun 2016)

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (01) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aprilian Kusuma Ningrum ◽  
Eny Suprapti ◽  
Achmad Syaiful Hidayat Anwar
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Tax Avoidance ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Effective Tax Rate ◽  
Tax Rate ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Csr Disclosure ◽  
Corporate Social

ABSTRACT  This research is aim to provide empirical evidence of the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) to tax avoidance by  genderas moderating variavble . The sample  is listed manufactures corporation in Indonesia Stock Exchange, according to purposive sampling method which produces 65 companies. Observation period is 2016. Independent variable disclosure of CSR is measured by using Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 63 indicator. Dependent variable tax avoidance is measured by using effective tax rate (ETR). Gender moderating variable is measured by the proportion of the women in company’s board of commissioners and board of directors. The data in this research is analized  by using SPSS with Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) method.The result of this research shows that CSR disclosure provides the negative effect totax avoidance. Gender (the proportion of women in company councils) has strengthened the effect of CSR disclosure on tax avoidance practice.Keywords                   : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Gender, Tax AvoidanceCorrespondence to       :  [email protected],  [email protected]

Relationship between corporate social responsibility and tax avoidance: international evidence

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 244-257 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tao Zeng
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Tax Avoidance ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Tax Rate ◽  
Country Level ◽  
International Setting ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Statutory Tax Rate ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose This paper aims to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and tax avoidance as well as how CSR and country-level governance interplay in affecting tax avoidance in an international setting. Design/methodology/approach This paper is an empirical work using listed companies from 35 countries and relying on several proxies for corporate tax avoidance activities including the difference between the statutory tax rate and the annual effective tax rate, the book-tax difference and the residual book-tax difference. Findings This study finds strong evidence that CSR is positively related to tax avoidance. It also finds that in countries with weak country-level governance, firms with higher CSR scores engage in less tax avoidance, implying that CSR and country-level governance are substitutes. Originality/value This paper is the first study that examines the relationship between CSR and tax avoidance in an international setting with different legal and institutional environment.

scholarly journals Socially Responsible Organizational Governance in the Public Sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 119-132
Author(s):  
Gita Lasytė
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Socially Responsible ◽  
Public Governance ◽  
Organizational Governance ◽  
The Public ◽  
New Public ◽  
New Public Governance ◽  
Corporate Social

The present paper aims to examine the theoretical assumptions of socially responsible organizational governance in the public sector. In public authorities, corporate social responsibility is a relatively new phenomenon. Therefore, the paper focuses on the interaction between social responsibility and the New Public Governance. The article puts forward the assumption that the principles of governance of public goods and public services provided by the public sector are very close in content to the concept of social responsibility. The goal of the public governance process is efficiency and effectiveness not only in public administration institutions, but also in building a welfare society. In this context, the New public governance is in line with the principles of social responsibility. The similarities between the new public governance and social responsibility can be recognized in an understanding the values, processes and elements the primary standards of which are accountability, openness, efficiency, responsibility, compliance with procedural norms, division of power (involvement of stakeholders). The article also discusses the concept and characteristics of corporate social responsibility and provides criticism on the CSR phenomenon.

The effect of corporate social responsibility on earnings management and tax avoidance in Chinese listed companies

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 632-652 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haijing Liu ◽  
Hyun-Ah Lee
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Earnings Management ◽  
Tax Avoidance ◽  
Listed Companies ◽  
Private Enterprises ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Listed Firms ◽  
Chinese Listed Companies ◽  
Corporate Social

Purpose This paper aims to verify the effect of corporate social responsibility (CSR) on Chinese listed firms’ earnings management and tax avoidance. Specifically, this study investigates whether government-guided CSR implementation indeed drives firms to behave in a responsible manner by constraining earnings management and tax avoidance. Design/methodology/approach The paper analyses a sample of Chinese listed companies that are confronted with the unique situation of CSR being developed at a rapid pace by government-led policy and regulation. The study further investigates whether the effect of CSR on earnings management and tax avoidance is different for state-owned and private enterprises by partitioning the sample into these two subgroups. Findings The findings of this study show that government-guided CSR could be effective in reducing the firms’ earnings management and tax avoidance, even though the effect is limited to state-owned enterprises. Originality/value This paper provides new evidence on the relation of CSR with earnings management and tax avoidance in the Chinese context and sheds light on the importance of differentiating between the state-owned and private enterprises when studying the corporate behaviors of Chinese firms.

Financial-tax reporting conformity, tax avoidance and corporate social responsibility

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 639-659
Author(s):  
Abdullah Alsaadi
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Tax Avoidance ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Aggressive Tax Avoidance ◽  
Tax Reporting ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
The Impact

Purpose This study aims to investigate the effect of financial-tax reporting conformity jurisdictions on the association between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and aggressive tax avoidance. Design/methodology/approach Using a sample comprising firms domiciled in Europe for the period 2008–2016, this study uses regression analysis to test the impact of financial-tax reporting conformity jurisdictions on the association between CSR and aggressive tax avoidance. Findings The empirical results show that there is a positive association between CSR and tax avoidance, and firms headquartered in low financial-tax reporting conformity jurisdictions are more likely to engage in CSR to hedge against the potential negative consequences of aggressive tax-avoidance practices as compared to firms domiciled in countries with high level of financial-tax reporting conformity. Practical implications This study confirms Sikka’s (2010, 2013) view of “organised hypocrisy” act committed by firms to cover their socially irresponsible activities of aggressive tax avoidance by engaging in CSR. Results have implication for various regulatory bodies and investors in that the type of financial-tax conformity does impact the link between CSR and tax avoidance, and based on that, CSR firms may engage in CSR to overcome any negative reactions that could be caused as a result of tax avoidance. Originality/value To the best of the author’s knowledge, this study is the first to investigate the impact of financial-tax reporting conformity jurisdictions on the association between CSR and aggressive tax avoidance. This study also contributes to the literature in that, it uses an alternative data set which offers a more objective assessment of CSR measure and covers multiple countries.

Tax Aggressiveness Seen From Company Characteristics and Corporate Social Responsibility

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Yunus Harjito ◽  
Christin Novita Sari ◽  
Yulianto
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Capital Intensity ◽  
Effective Tax Rate ◽  
Tax Rate ◽  
Tax Aggressiveness ◽  
Comprehensive Picture ◽  
Independent Variable ◽  
Corporate Social ◽  
Research Period

<pre>This study aims to analyze the effect of company characteristics and Corporate Social Responsibility on tax aggressiveness. Dependent variable used in this research was tax aggressiveness as measured by effective tax rate. The independent variables in this study were company characteristics consisting firm size, leverage, and capital intensity. This study also used Corporate Social Responsibility as independent variable. The sample was 41 companies with the research period for 5 years (2011-2015) selected by using purposive sampling method. The data analysis in this study used multiple linear regression to obtain a comprehensive picture of the effect of corporate characteristics and Corporate Social Responsibility on Tax Aggressiveness using SPSS version 21 for Windows. The result shows that company size and capital intensity significantly affect the tax aggressiveness. However, two other variables (leverage and Corporate Social Responsibility) that allegedly affect tax aggressiveness are not proven to affect tax aggressiveness.</pre>

scholarly journals CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND TAX AGGRESSIVENESS IN PERSPECTIVE LEGITIMACY THEORY

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
Putri Sari ◽  
Wiwiek Prihandini
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Global Reporting Initiative ◽  
Legitimacy Theory ◽  
Effective Tax Rate ◽  
Economic Dimension ◽  
Tax Rate ◽  
Tax Aggressiveness ◽  
Corporate Social

The company as a business entity seeks to provide high dividends for shareholders. On the other hand as a corporate taxpayer, companies must set aside profits to pay taxes. Tax aggressiveness can be used to minimize this conflict. But this action is not liked by shareholders because it can damage the company's reputation. By referring to the legitimacy theory, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is considered as an action that can maintain the company's reputation. The question is whether corporate social responsibility has an effect on tax aggressiveness. In fact the results of the research on this matter vary. This study aims to reexamine the influence of corporate social responsibility, from the economic, social, and environmental dimensions to tax aggressiveness. The tests were carried out using 62 data from 31 companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2016-2017. Effective tax rate (ETR) is used to measure tax aggressiveness, CSR is measured using the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 04 valuation standard. The results of the study state that CSR economic dimension has a positive effect on tax aggressiveness, while CSR social and environmental dimensions negatively affect tax aggressiveness. Recommendations, tax authorities can use disclosure of environmental and social dimensions as an indication of the practice of tax aggressiveness. Key Words: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Tax Aggressiveness, Legitimacy Theory, Global Reporting Initiative (GRI).

scholarly journals Pengungkapan Corporate Social Responsibility Terhadap Agresivitas Pajak

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 104
Author(s):  
Darti Djuharni ◽  
Wahyu Alif Kurniawan
Keyword(s):  
Corporate Social Responsibility ◽  
Social Responsibility ◽  
Stock Exchange ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Capital Intensity ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Effective Tax Rate ◽  
Tax Rate ◽  
Tax Aggressiveness ◽  
Corporate Social

The purpose of this study aims to analyze the disclosure of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) on corporate tax aggressiveness. The independent variable of this study is corporate social responsibility (CSR) using the dummy method and based on the standard GRI G-4 / GRI index and the dependent variable of this study is the tax aggressiveness required with an effective tax rate proxy (ETR). This study uses control variables including profitability, leverage, capital intensity, and inventory intensity. The study uses secondary data conducted on manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2016-2018 and the study sample was obtained by 11 companies. The research method used uses multiple linear regression with the help of SPSS 22 software. The results of this study prove that the disclosure of Corporate Social Responsibility is not significant for tax aggressiveness

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