Based on individual taxpayer-level data from Michigan, this study provides first-time empirical evidence on the subsequent filing compliance of state income tax amnesty participants. We find that about two-thirds of new filers and nine-tenths of previous filers who filed amended returns under...

Provides new evidence on the factors associated with using tax return preparers from a balanced panel of microlevel tax return data for 1982-1984

Examines individual participation in amnesties, both from the point of view of what economic analysis would lead us to expect and on the basis of evidence from actual amnesty programs. Concludes that amnesties are appropriate in easing the transition to enhanced enforcement and seen to generate...

This paper reports on the results of a controlled experiment in Minnesota in which a random sample of taxpayers was informed that their income tax returns would certainly be closely examined. We analyze reported income of this sample of taxpayers, reported income on their previous year's...

Tests for the existence and nature of systematic attrition in the balanced SOI panel of returns and reviews econometric techniques that produce consistent estimators in the presence of attrition.

This paper explores one part of a 1994 Minnesota Department of Revenue field experiment designed to study the effectiveness of alternative enforcement strategies. Two letters containing different normative appeals were sent to two large groups of taxpayers; a control group received no letter....

Continuing failures in the accounting profession have demonstrated a paucity of ethics at all levels. This has renewed discussions among accounting educators regarding their role in preparing accounting students to face ethical dilemmas in the accounting profession. This study first measured...

Overseas dividend remittance is an important vehicle for multinational corporations (MNCs) to move funds among their global subsidiaries. Concerns that residence-based (e.g., U.S.) and territorial (e.g., European countries) tax systems distort dividend repatriations decisions have led countries...

This paper investigates the usage, determinants and earnings effect of special purpose entities based on a large sample of firms from 1994 to 2004. We find that SPE use has grown substantially in recent years and that the number of SPEs is related to economic motivations, financial reporting...

Money attitudes or an individual's feelings towards money is an important factor in determining their financial behavior and financial wellbeing. A large section of the Indian population faces financial stress due to low incomes and a lack of financial education. It is important to understand...