Jurnal Ekonomi & Studi Pembangunan
Vol. 27 No. 2: October 2026

Do tax incentives and the tax administration system drive MSME growth? The moderating role of tax literacy

Sunaryati, Sunaryati (Unknown)
Wijayanti, Dwi Marlina (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the effects of tax incentives and the tax administration system on micro, small, medium enterprise (MSME) growth, as well as the moderating role of tax literacy. MSME growth is assessed using self-reported financial and nonfinancial performance indicators. This study employs a quantitative approach based on a self-administered survey of 166 MSME actors across Indonesia. The results show that tax incentives and the tax administration system have positive effects on MSME growth. Furthermore, tax literacy moderates these relationships, indicating that higher tax literacy strengthens the positive effects of these tax policies on MSME growth. This study enriches the existing literature by presenting empirical evidence of the role of tax literacy as a moderating factor in improving the effectiveness of tax policies. Furthermore, it provides practical implication for policymakers in developing more effective tax education that promote the growth and sustainable of MSMEs.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

esp

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

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Jurnal Ekonomi & Studi Pembangunan (JESP) focuses on research papers relating to development economics and multidisciplinary concern to systemic problems in developing countries particularly using quantitative or theoretical work in which novelty is essential. JESP does not publish manuscripts in ...