Do Taxes Still Affect Earning Persistence?

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While financial statements are the primary source of information about a firm, they tend to be under earnings management practices, namely avoid paying tax. Therefore, we aim examine whether taxes still affect earning persistence in an era prevalent digital information. For that purpose, use book–tax differences considering deductible temporary and taxable differences. In addition, analyze which two components more affected by taxes, specifically cash flow or accruals. We estimate econometric regressions using panel data test our hypotheses. Through sample 421 small- medium-sized (SME) Portuguese firms, between 2016 2020, found empirical evidence tends lower when increase, while produce no statically significant effect. Furthermore, results suggest component increases than difference may indicator activities these firms. These relevant, given potential negative consequences for efficient decision making stakeholders even because SMEs represent substantial number firms European countries, particularly Portugal.

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Administrative Sciences

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2076-3387']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci13020048