The effect on the BTD of IFRS adoption and the end of the Transitional Tax Regime (RTT) in Brazil

ABSTRACT This paper aimed to evaluate the moderation by variables related to incentives for earnings management (indebtedness, profitability, and size) over the effect of the change in standards (accounting or tax) on the book-tax differences (BTD). The end of the Transitional Tax Regime (RTT) enables us to evaluate the symmetry between the divergence and reconvergence of the accounting and tax standards, helping to identify the moderating effect of characteristics such as size, leverage, and profitability over the use of the discretion allowed by the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Studying the effects of changes in the standards contributes to understanding how they affect accounting information quality, particularly when we observe symmetrical movements of divergence of the accounting and tax standards, such as IFRS adoption, and of reconvergence, with the end of the RTT. The analysis conducted enables us to separate effects of divergence between the tax and accounting standards from the innovations introduced by the IFRS. An understanding of the effect of the standard over accounting information quality contributes to the quality of the work of financial analysts, tax authorities, and regulators. Event studies are conducted to evaluate the effect of IFRS adoption, as well as the end of the RTT, over the BTD (a proxy for earnings management), in cross sections of companies. We use explanatory variables related to incentives to manage book and taxable income (indebtedness, profitability, and size), which could explain the ambiguity of the results in the literature. The article provides evidence that the indebtedness and size of companies influence the effect of IFRS adoption, as well as of the end of the RTT. We observed a negative relationship of indebtedness and size with the impact of changes in standards over differences between book and taxable income (BTD).

Geographical Differences and Their Associated Factors in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Mortality in Japan: An Ecological Study Using Nationwide Data

Geographical differences in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) mortality have not been determined using municipal-specific data in Japan. This study determined the geographical differences in COPD mortality in Japan using municipal-specific data and identified associated factors. Data on COPD mortality from 2013 to 2017 for each municipality were obtained from the Vital Statistics of Japan. We calculated the standardized mortality ratio (SMR) of COPD by an empirical Bayes method for each municipality and located the SMRs on a map of Japan. In addition, an ecological study was conducted to identify factors associated with the SMR using demographic, socioeconomic, and medical characteristics of municipalities by a spatial statistics model. Geographical differences in the SMR were different in men and women, and municipalities with a low SMR tended to be more frequent in women. Spatial regression analysis identified that the total population and taxable income per capita were negatively associated with the SMR in men. In women, population density, the proportion of fatherless households, and the number of clinics per capita were positively associated with the SMR, whereas taxable income per capita was negatively associated with the SMR. There were some differences in regional characteristics associated with COPD mortality by sex.

PLANEJAMENTO TRIBUTÁRIO EM UMA INDÚSTRIA DE CONFECÇÕES

A presente pesquisa teve por objetivo identificar o regime tributário que fosse menos oneroso à uma indústria de confecções, ou seja, ocasionando a menor carga tributária. Com a finalidade de realizar o planejamento tributário, foram efetuadas diversas consultas em pesquisas existentes e nas legislações aplicáveis, para que tudo fosse praticado por meios legais, sendo caracterizada pela elisão fiscal, trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, onde os dados da pesquisa foram coletados através do sistema eletrônico de processamento de dados, relatórios, balanços e demonstrações contábeis. O período analisado refere-se ao ano de 2018, pelo qual foram efetuados os cálculos pelo regime tributário Lucro Real o pela contabilidade responsável pela empresa. Foram comparados os valores dos tributos de PIS, COFINS, IRPJ, CSLL, ICMS, IPI e CPP, onde ocorreu os comparativos entre os regimes de tributação Lucro Real e Lucro Presumido, com a finalidade de demonstrar o melhor regime aplicável. Os resultados indicam que o melhor regime tributário para o período analisado foi o Lucro Real, identificando que está enquadrada na melhor forma de apuração. Palavras-Chave: Lucro Real. Lucro Presumido. Regime Tributário. Tributos. Abstract: The present research aimed to identify the tax regime that would be less costly to a clothing industry, that is, causing the lowest tax burden. In order to carry out tax planning, several consultations were carried out in existing research and in the applicable legislation, so that everything could be practiced by legal means, being characterized by tax avoidance, it is a qualitative research, where the research data were collected through the electronic data processing system, reports, balance sheets and financial statements. The period analyzed refers to the year 2018, where calculations have already been made under the taxable profit regime by the accounting responsible for the company. The values ​​of the PIS, COFINS, IRPJ, CSLL, ICMS, IPI and CPP taxes were compared, where the comparisons between the taxable income tax system and the presumed income tax occurred, in order to demonstrate the best applicable regime. The results indicate that the best tax regime for the period analyzed is the Real Profit, identifying that it is framed in the best form of calculation. Keywords: Real Profit. Presumed profit. Tax regime. Taxes.

Tax Administration versus Tax Rates: Evidence from Corporate Taxation in Indonesia

We compare two approaches to increasing tax revenue: tax administration and tax rates. We show that when Indonesia moved top regional firms into “medium taxpayer offices,” with high staff-to-taxpayer ratios, tax revenue more than doubled. Examining nonlinear changes to corporate income tax rates, we estimate an elasticity of taxable income of 0.579. Combining these estimates, improved tax administration is equivalent to raising top rates on all firms by 8 percentage points. On net, improved tax administration can have significant returns for developing countries. (JEL H25, H26, K34, O17)

Pengenaan Pajak Penghasilan Terhadap Pelaku Usaha Jasa Promosi Melalui Media Sosial

Income tax is a tax imposed on individuals/business entities on income earned in the tax year. Promotional service business actors are tax subjects who earn income that exceeds the non-taxable income and the income is obtained from activities promoting goods or services through social media, such as Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp or other types of social media. The purposes of this study are to examine the regulation of income tax in promotional services business activities through social media as well as the mechanism for collecting income taxes against business actors in promotional services through social media. This study uses normative legal research methods, with legal materials consisting of primary legal materials and secondary legal materials. The collection of legal materials in this study was carried out by the recording method. The legal material analysis method used is argumentative technique. The result of the study shows that the regulation of income tax in promotional service business activities through social media, in this case YouTubers or Celebrities, is subject to income tax for those whose income exceeds Non-Taxable Income (PTKP) based on the Regulation of the Director General of Taxes Number PER-17/PJ/2015.

The Possibility of Applying Fair Value According to IFRS 13 to Achieve Tax Justice in Determining Taxable Income in Iraq: An Applied Study

The research aims to determine the importance of adopting the General Tax Authority in Iraq fair value accounting in determining taxable income by highlighting the failure to apply the historical cost that leads to misleading the users of the financial statements because of the unrealistic and inappropriate information they contain, as well as explaining the role of applying fair value in achieving The basic qualitative characteristics of accounting information in a manner that leads to determining taxable income more closely to justice after being amended according to the applicable income tax law. And analyzing the company's reports so that income is measured according to the fair value on the basis of the IFRS 13, which is subsequently modified according to the applicable income tax law to reach the measurement of taxable income in Iraq as well as the preparation of the Balance sheet In light of this, this measurement is generalized to all Contracting companies listed in the market. The researcher reached a set of conclusions, the most important of which is that the use of fair value accounting in accordance with the IFRS 13 in the contracting sector contributes to providing consistency in accounting measurement and disclosure practices, providing relevance and faithful representation information that is the basis for achieving fairness in tax accounting and recommendations.

Matching Cost Against Revenue at Royalty Expenses

The recording of royalty expenses must not only be consistent but also complied with the principle of matching costs against revenue, especially in calculating taxable income. If all accounting principles are not met in recording the royalty expense, the tax authority will correct it so that the royalty expenses cannot be deducted from taxable income. By using a case in a tax court in Indonesia, there is a taxpayer who does not meet the matching cost against revenue principle when recording royalty expenses. The taxpayer deducts these royalty expenses for the previous year in the current year because the amounts of these royalty expenses are known exactly in the current year. Even though the taxpayer's financial statements were audited and had an unqualified opinion, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) as the tax authority in Indonesia negated the royalty expenses as a deduction from taxable income. This paper finds that a net sales-based royalty fee scheme can be estimated at the end of the year and deducted from gross income without waiting for a certainty on the amount of royalty expense on invoices received in the coming year. The accounting records of the taxpayer are not proper so that some data or documents cannot be proven in the tax court. The method of recording in the financial statements with an unqualified opinion does not guarantee that the recording follows tax regulations, especially following Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

5. Income tax

Everyone needs to pay income tax, so whilst it is not necessary for every lawyer to have knowledge to the same extent of a specialist tax lawyer or a financial advisor, it remains essential for every lawyer to have sufficient knowledge and understanding to be able to undertake basic income tax calculations, understand the stages in those calculations, any applicable reliefs and how they work, therefore enabling them to recognise the impact of income tax on both clients and themselves. This chapter discusses the background to income tax law; the role of HMRC in the collection of income tax and the dates for payment of income tax; sources of taxable income. rates of income tax, reliefs and allowances; the key elements to an income tax calculation. This chapter covers the changes introduced by the March 2021 Budget.