International Tax Studies (ITAXS)
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International Tax Studies is a leading online publication that delivers profound research and analysis to illuminate contemporary societal issues through the lens of international taxation. Its insightful studies will give you the tools and knowledge you need to anticipate new developments and strategically prepare for their far-reaching impacts.
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Dr Pasquale Pistone
About the journal
Each article published in International Tax Studies is a comprehensive study of a vital tax topic with societal significance, providing both a framework for understanding the issue and a detailed assessment of its intricacies. This unique approach ensures a thorough examination of the subject matter, offering a deep understanding of its challenges and facilitating international discourse.
- A minimum of eight ground-breaking studies per year on the paradigm-shifting topics in contemporary tax law
- With meta-analyses and critical reviews of each topic and the related innovative or disruptive developments affecting the tax world
- Contributions from both renowned and up-and-coming tax experts
- Online access to all articles published since 2018
- ISSN: 2590-1117 (online)
The publishers and editors continuously strive for excellence in publication, evidenced by the inclusion of the ITAXS in the following indexes and rankings:
- Scopus abstract and citation database (Elsevier)
- Italian ANVUR (Italian National Agency for the Evaluation of Universities and Research Institutes) rating of scientific journals, ranked as “Class A” (highest-ranking)
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Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Dr Pasquale Pistone, Academic Chairman, IBFD, the Netherlands
Deputy Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Dr João Félix Pinto Nogueira, Deputy Academic Chairman, IBFD, the Netherlands
Managing Editor
Dr Alessandro Turina, Senior Research Associate, IBFD, the Netherlands
Editorial Coordinator
Cristian San Felipe Maestre, Project Coordinator, IBFD, the Netherlands
Recognitions and accolades: indexes, rankings, and global reach
Our unwavering commitment to excellence has earned International Tax Studies a place in renowned indexes and rankings, most notably:
- Scopus abstract and citation database (Elsevier)
- ANVUR Rating of Scientific Journals (Italy), class A ranking
The journal's availability on the HeinOnline platform and in the IBFD Abstract eJournal on SSRN (Social Science Research Network) further amplify its global reach and ensure accessibility for researchers, academics, tax practitioners and business professionals worldwide. These accolades serve as a testament to our dedication to addressing tax topics with unparalleled expertise and fostering global discourse on international taxation.
IBFD Journal Articles published in International Tax Studies are also available on a single-article basis. Gain immediate access to a wealth of tax information, but pay only for the journal article(s) you need.
Submission Guidelines and Review Process
Our authors are mainly drawn from the worldwide community of tax academics, policymakers and tax professionals, in addition to IBFD staff.
- A special effort is made to enable young authors to publish their work, provided that they meet the editorial standards.
- Submissions are subject to a rigorous internal board review.
- The process can be made anonymous in the form of double-blind peer review at the request of the submitting authors. This applies in particular to authors with an academic affiliation, meaning the vast majority of published studies to date have undergone such review.
- Submissions concerning a single jurisdiction are not accepted unless the submission demonstrates equal or similar application to other jurisdictions or is of clear relevance to an international audience.
- Manuscripts should be between 10,000 and 18,000 words. Editorial discretion may be applied to the manuscript length. The submitted manuscript should be in English, anonymized, include an abstract of approximately 150 words, and a table of contents.
- All submissions will be run through plagiarism detection software, in accordance with IBFD's Plagiarism Policy.
- Information on IBFD’s author guidelines and editorial policies can be found here.
Ethics and disclosure
ITAXS subscribes to the publishing industry’s best practices and guidance as provided by the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and supports efforts to eliminate plagiarism, as detailed in the IBFD Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement and IBFD's Plagiarism Policy.
Information on copyright transfer, self-archiving, and the use and reproduction of the final work may be found here.
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