Jurnal Bisnis dan Kewirausahaan
Vol 3 No 2 (2026): July

Factors Driving Tax Compliance Among SMEs: A Systematic Literature Review

Muhammad Wildan Basri (Direktorat Jenderal Pajak)
Diah Ilmi Rizqiana (Direktorat Jenderal Kekayaan Negara)



Article Info

Publish Date
15 Jul 2026

Abstract

Small and Medium Enterprises tax compliance is a critical issue in efforts to broaden the tax base and increase government revenue; however, the literature reveals variations in determining factors and a concentration of studies in developing countries. This systematic literature review aims to summarize the empirical evidence regarding the factors influencing SME tax compliance, as well as policy implications and directions for further research. The study followed the PRISMA guidelines with a search in the Scopus database for the period 2016 to 2025, yielding 19 articles that met the inclusion criteria. The selection process included identification, screening, eligibility assessment, and inclusion; analysis was conducted descriptively and thematically to extract constructs, methods, and key findings. The review results identified five key factors that consistently influence SME tax compliance: awareness of tax obligations, characteristics of accounting practices, complexity of tax policies, availability of tax information, and the probability of audits. This study underscores the importance of tax information and provides integrated evidence for policymakers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jbk

Publisher

Subject

Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Jurnal Bisnis dan Kewirausahaan (JBK) merupakan jurnal akademik yang didedikasikan untuk mempublikasikan hasil penelitian dan kajian teoritis di bidang manajemen dan kewirausahaan. Jurnal ini berfokus pada topik-topik yang relevan dengan pengembangan usaha, inovasi bisnis, manajemen strategis, serta ...