Journal of Economics, Business, & Accountancy Ventura
Vol 22, No 3 (2019): December 2019 - March 2020

Understanding Tax Amnesty and Tax Compliance in Indonesia: an Institutional Approach

Marko S Hermawan (International Business Program | Management Department | BINUS Business School International Undergraduate Program | Jl. Hang Lekir I no.6 Senayan, Jakarta, Indonesia | 10270 Office: 62 720 2222 | Fax: 62 720 5555 |)
Pamela Abigail (Faculty of Economics and Communication, Binus University, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Yanthi Hutagaol Martowidodjo (Faculty of Economics and Communication, Binus University, Jakarta, Indonesia)
Valentina Tohang (Faculty of Economics and Communication, Binus University, Jakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Mar 2020

Abstract

This study was motivated by one of President Joko Widodo’s projects, which is to build better infrastructure in Indonesia. Tax amnesty is used as a way of receiving undeclared assets expecting that Indonesia revenues will increase. This study focuses on the perception of both tax consultants and taxpayers. The interview was conducted to explore the points of interest as it was being developed. The analysis was done using institutional theory, analysis and discussion on their behavior towards tax amnesty are given based on the result of the research. This research uses interpretivism perspective to examine the meaning created by a human that differentiate human from physical phenomena. The data were collected from secondary data, archival data and complemented with semi-structured interviews. The finding suggests three themes associated with institutionalization of taxpayer compliance, namely rules and regulation, political economy, and social powers. These themes generate pressures on coercive isomorphism, as well as normative isomorphism. The result suggests establishing synergy and a dialectical process between the tax authorities and the taxpayer in conducting coaching, monitoring and fair enforcing of law to support taxpayer compliance.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jebav

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Journal of Economics, Business and Accountancy (JEBAV) addresses economics, business, banking, management and accounting issues that are new developments in business excellence and best practices, and methodologies to determine these in manufacturing and financial service organisations. It considers ...