International Journal of Organizational Behavior and Policy
Vol 5 No 1 (2026): JANUARY 2026

Impact of Tax Avoidance on Firm Value and Cost of Debt: Evidence from Indonesia

Toly, Agus Arianto (Unknown)
Natadjaja, Linsey (Unknown)
Gandapurnama, Gizannda (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
09 Feb 2026

Abstract

This research aims to evaluate the impact of tax avoidance on both firm value and cost of debt for firms and diverse businesses. In performing its functions and duties, this paper will apply hypothesis testing methods, starting from a total of two hypotheses. The sample used involves 803 non-financial firms listed on the IDX during the period from 2021 to 2024, which amounts to a total of 3,212 observations. The findings vary across the sectors, which is partially inconsistent with the initial hypotheses that tax avoidance affects firm value and the cost of debt negatively. Regarding its effect on firm value, tax avoidance has a positive impact in the healthcare sector, but a negative impact on the consumer staples and utilities sectors. Meanwhile, for the cost of debt, tax avoidance shows a positive effect in the industrial and material sector, but a negative impact on the real estate and utilities sector. This research contributes to practice by helping companies design their tax avoidance strategies and by providing investors with insights into their investment decisions.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijobp

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

International Journal of Organizational Behavior and Policy (IJOBP) is peer–reviewed journal publishing high–quality, original research and published biannually (January and July) by Universitas Kristen Petra, Indonesia. IJOBP emphasizes the linkages between organizational behavior, social and ...