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Accounting practitioners and small business clients’ tax compliance: evidence from the survey of Serbian accountants

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  • Branko Radulović

    (University of Belgrade)

  • Miljan Savić

    (University of Belgrade)

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Using a representative sample of 391 Serbian accounting practitioners, we explored the association between their perceptions, attitudes, and characteristics and the tax compliance of their small business clients. The majority of the practitioners surveyed believe they have a moderate to substantial impact on their clients’ tax compliance. However, this perceived influence diminishes as the number of clients increases, underscoring the importance of a personal relationship between practitioners and clients. The results also suggest that this influence is linked to the nature of the clients’ requests, the traits of the accounting practitioners, and whether the AP provides intermediation services. Firms led by male practitioners who have a web presence and a thorough understanding of the IFAC Code of Conduct tend to report a stronger impact. Notably, about three-quarters of the practitioners observed some level of non-compliance among their clients. Our multivariate analysis indicates that firms offering client training are less likely to report non-compliance. The study further investigates additional factors that could affect clients’ tax compliance.

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  • Branko Radulović & Miljan Savić, 2025. "Accounting practitioners and small business clients’ tax compliance: evidence from the survey of Serbian accountants," European Journal of Law and Economics, Springer, vol. 59(2), pages 277-305, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:kap:ejlwec:v:59:y:2025:i:2:d:10.1007_s10657-024-09798-9
    DOI: 10.1007/s10657-024-09798-9
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    Keywords

    Tax compliance; Accounting practitioners; Small businesses; Serbia;
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    JEL classification:

    • H26 - Public Economics - - Taxation, Subsidies, and Revenue - - - Tax Evasion and Avoidance
    • M41 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Accounting - - - Accounting

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