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This study reviews empirical tax research in the past decade, and discusses directions for future inquiry. Specifically, we select and summarize major works in the following five areas: (1) the informational role of income tax expenses, (2) taxes and asset pricing, (3) tax avoidance, (4) taxes and financing/investing decisions, and (5) income shifting. As we focus on empirical papers, theoretical and experimental studies are not included in the current study. The first chapter covers book-tax differences and their implications for earnings properties and market responses. Also included are the valuation of deferred tax assets, earnings management through income tax expenses, and book-tax conformity. In the second chapter, we discuss the capitalization of dividend taxes and capital gains taxes, together with the existence and size of implicit taxes. The third chapter addresses studies on the concept, theoretical background, and measures of tax avoidance. We also review papers dealing with the impact of tax avoidance on business choices. Next, we examine works focusing on the role of taxes in financing, dividend, and investment decisions. The fifth chapter is devoted to the literature on income shifting between related parties both across and within borders. By reviewing empirical tax research in the last ten years, we intend to help researchers and graduate students understand main research questions addressed and find future research topics. In addition, we hope this study enrich our understanding of the use of tax information by managers and investors so that policy makers can gain practical insights on how to improve accounting and tax reporting environments.

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