Jurnal Reviu Akuntansi dan Keuangan
Vol. 16 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Reviu Akuntansi dan Keuangan

The Effect of Firm Characteristics on Tax Avoidance with Liquidity as a Moderating Variable in Indonesian Firms

Hidayatul Akma (Unknown)
Putra, I Nyoman Nugraha Ardana (Unknown)
Pituringsih, Endar (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Mar 2026

Abstract

Purpose: This study aims to analyze the effect of capital intensity, profitability, and leverage on tax avoidance, as well as to examine the role of liquidity as a moderating variable in non-financial companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange during 2020–2024. Methodology/approach: The research employed a quantitative associative approach using panel data regression with the Moderated Regression Analysis (MRA) technique. The sample consists of 151 companies (755 firm-year observations) selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using the Fixed Effect Model based on Chow, Hausman, and LM tests. Findings: The results showed that profitability had a significant positive effect on tax avoidance, while capital intensity and leverage did not. Liquidity proved to be a pure moderator, weakening the effect of capital intensity and leverage on tax avoidance, but it was unable to moderate the effect of profitability. Practical implications: The findings highlight the importance for regulators to consider firms’ liquidity conditions when designing tax enforcement policies, as financially strong firms tend to show higher voluntary compliance. Originality/value: This study contributes by incorporating liquidity as a moderating variable in the relationship between internal firm characteristics and tax avoidance an approach rarely examined in prior Indonesian tax compliance research

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jrak

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Jurnal Reviu Akuntansi dan Keuangan Investasi (JRAK) focuses on the research related on accounting and finance that are relevant for the development of the theory and practice of accounting in Indonesia and southeast asia. JRAK covered various of research approach, namely: quantitative, qualitative ...