JAKPI
Vol 6, No 1 (2026)

TAX AVOIDANCE: AGENCY AND CONTINGENCY PERSPECTIVES ON KEY FINANCIAL DRIVERS

Paulus, Hendro (Unknown)
Awaludin, Awaludin (Unknown)
Ciptaningtyas, Metta (Unknown)
Siagian, Nancy Neorita (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
04 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study investigates the effect of profitability (ROA), leverage (DER), and asset efficiency (TATO) on tax avoidance (TA), with sales growth (SG) as a moderating variable. Using 140 panel data observations from transportation companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for 2020–2024, the analysis was conducted using EViews 13. The results show that ROA and DER positively and significantly influence tax avoidance, while TATO has no significant effect. Sales growth strengthens the relationship between ROA and tax avoidance and between DER and tax avoidance, but does not moderate the effect of TATO. These findings support Agency Theory, indicating that financial pressures encourage managerial tax-minimizing behavior, and align with Contingency Theory, showing that contextual factors such as sales growth shape corporate tax strategies. This study provides empirical insights for regulators and stakeholders in identifying firms with higher tax avoidance tendencies

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jakpi

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Environmental Science Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Akuntansi, Keuangan, Pajak dan Informasi (JAKPI), ISSN 2775-9784 (Cetak) dan ISSN 2775-9792 (Online), dikelola Programs Studi Akuntansi diterbitkan oleh Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis Universitas Prof. Dr. Moestopo (Beragama). JAKPI diterbitkan dua kali setahun (pada Juni dan Desember). Menerima ...