THE INTERPLAY OF GOOD CORPORATE GOVERNANCE MECHANISMS ON TAX AVOIDANCE WITH TAX AUDIT COVERAGE RATIO AS THE MODERATING VARIABLE

Abstract

This study examines the impact of Good Corporate Governance (GCG) on Tax Avoidance, with the Tax Audit Coverage Ratio as a moderating variable. GCG is measured using three proxies: Managerial Ownership, Independent Commissioners, and Audit Committee. This quantitative research utilizes secondary data from 42 publicly listed companies on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (2019–2023). The study employs purposive sampling and multiple linear regression analysis using SPSS. Findings reveal that Managerial Ownership reduces Tax Avoidance, Independent Commissioners have no significant effect, and Audit Committee increases Tax Avoidance. Additionally, the Tax Audit Coverage Ratio strengthens the negative influence of Managerial Ownership on Tax Avoidance. However, it does not moderate the relationship between Independent Commissioners or Audit Committee and Tax Avoidance.