The Role of Tax Morale and Trust in Government in Enhancing Individual Taxpayer Compliance

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  • Rani Bunga Lestari Universitas Muhammadiyah bandung
  • Rahmania Afianty Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung
  • Yuniati Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung

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https://doi.org/10.24269/japp.v6i1.14181

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Utilizing a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) approach, this study explores the contribution of public trust in government and individual tax ethics to fostering fiscal discipline. The primary focus is directed toward how psychological and institutional factors synergize within Indonesia's self-assessment framework. This study reviews SINTA-indexed national journals published between 2021-2025. The selection process follows the PRISMA framework, including identification, screening, eligibility, and inclusion stages, resulting in 24 relevant articles.

The findings indicate that tax morale, as an internal factor, has a consistent positive and significant effect on taxpayer compliance. Meanwhile, trust in government, as an external factor, influences compliance both directly and indirectly through the mediation of perceived tax fairness and its role as a moderating variable. These findings support the Slippery Slope Theory, which emphasizes the importance of balancing trust and authority power in achieving optimal compliance. The study highlights the importance of strengthening transparency, fairness, and public service quality to enhance trust and foster sustainable tax morale.

Keywords: Tax morale, trust in government, tax compliance, individual taxpayer.

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2026-08-04

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