Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2025): All articles in this issue include authors from 3 countries of origin (Indonesi

The Influence of Transfer Pricing, Profitability, and Earnings Management, with Financial Statement Fraud (Beneish M-Score) as a Moderating Variable on Tax Avoidance: English

Rizal Swan, Achmad (Unknown)
Koenta Adji Koerniawan (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Jul 2025

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the effect of transfer pricing, profitability, and earnings management on tax avoidance, as well as to illuminate the role of Beneish M-Score as a moderating variable. The study was conducted on companies in the Oil, Gas and Coal Sector listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) for the period 2021–2023. The analysis method used is multiple linear regression with a panel data approach. The results of the study indicate that simultaneously, transfer pricing, profitability, and earnings management do not have a significant effect on tax avoidance. Partially, the three independent variables also do not show a significant relationship to tax avoidance. In addition, earnings management proxied through the Beneish M-Score does not have a significant effect on tax avoidance practices. This study also cannot empirically conclude the role of the Beneish M-Score as a moderating variable because no interaction testing was carried out. This finding indicates that tax avoidance is likely more influenced by other factors outside the model, such as ownership structure, corporate governance, or tax regulations. The implications of these results indicate the need for a more comprehensive development model and data-based tax supervision to minimize tax avoidance practices.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...