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Welcome

The International Network for Tax Research ("INTR") was launched in July 2005 by a group of academics and research institutions with the OECD Centre for Tax Policy and Administration. The unique role of the INTR will develop through the following features:

  • Two way exchanges of information between the OECD CTPA and research institutions including:
    • Early access for INTR members to information on OECD programme of work and emerging topics on the agenda
    • Access to statistical information
    • INTR research impact on public policies through global communication of results
    • OECD benefit from independent input on issues which are / should be / will be on its work programme.
  • A global focus including input from developing as well as developed countries.
  • Emphasis on research projects that:
    • take into account on-going work programmes
    • would benefit from comparative analyses
    • would have an impact on the formulation of public policies in OECD member countries and non OECD Economies
  • A multidisciplinary approach including tax lawyers (international and domestic), economists, accountants, tax administrators and those working in related areas.

The INTR is an informal research network. It will primarily:

  • Provide a tool for information gathering:
  • Produce "state of the art" types of papers that take stock of where tax research in a particular area is, and what future directions might be,
  • Identify new topics for research as well as collaboration opportunities among members,
  • Help coordinate research efforts among interested participants on INTR topics,
  • Produce research papers for publication where appropriate, and
  • Organise regular conferences on specific topics (e.g., presentation of outlines, drafts and final drafts of projects).

As the project develops and in support of the above primary objectives, INTR may also wish to devote resources to categorisation of projects and may consider developing training activities. Secondment opportunities within the INTR can also be explored.

Working methods are flexible. For instance ad hoc groups will be formed depending on the research topics, regrouping interested INTR members and also including other researchers as appropriate.

A Steering Group forms the core of the network. Its main role is to set the direction and prioritise the activities of INTR, i.e. it is a scientific role plus a role of "gatekeeper" to organise the activities.

Participation in research conferences and other activities is not limited to the Steering Group members. The Steering Group will invite other institutes / academics to participate on an ad-hoc basis in its research projects.