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We examine firm value consequences of anti-takeover regulation, exploiting the staggered announcement and … implementation of an anti-takeover regulation in the U.K. We show that, on average, takeover protection increases firm value. This … effect is partly driven by innovative firms expanding their R&D activities. However, the anti-takeover regulation also …
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using nonaggressive means: loss-related deductions and nontaxable income are important factors, whereas international tax …
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This paper examines the role of personal income taxes in multinationals’ corporate tax–induced profit shifting. As required by corporate tax rules in most countries, firms need economic substance in low–corporate tax countries to justify profit shifting to these countries. Because higher...
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Der vorliegende Beitrag untersucht anhand eines Wachstumsmodells die Entscheidungswirkungen der privaten Veräußerungsgewinnbesteuerung in verschiedenen Steuersystemen.Im Fall des Anteilshandels zwischen privaten Investoren induziert die Veräußerungsgewinnbesteuerung neben der...
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We compile a comprehensive international dividend and capital gains tax data set to study tax-based explanations of …
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This paper analyzes the impact of capital gains taxation on the decision to realize capital gains and losses when gains are tax-exempt after a certain holding period. Theory predicts that high marginal tax rates incentivize investors to realize taxable losses. In contrast, the propensity to...
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This article reconsiders the role of dividend taxation and its effect on the cost of capital of small firms. Using a simple portfolio model for small open economies, we show that a decrease in dividend taxes on large companies unambiguously increases the required rate of return for small...
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This paper examines whether the profit-shifting trend in Europe during 2003–2013 can be explained by tax policy changes. Consistent with prior literature, we find that affiliates' profits are sensitive to tax rate changes. However, we document that tax base–broadening reforms have mitigated...
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Amid growing globalization, many countries have offered significant tax incentives to attract corporate investment. Prior research studies the role such tax incentives play in firms' location and investment choices. However, we have limited evidence on the role tax enforcement plays in those...
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