World Tax Journal
Presenting the latest scientific research in international, comparative and regional taxation
The World Tax Journal is the preeminent fully peer-reviewed scientific journal that is dedicated exclusively to international taxation. Showcasing groundbreaking and pioneering academic research, the World Tax Journal sets the benchmark for excellence in this dynamic field.
Editor-in-Chief: Prof. Dr Pasquale Pistone
About the journal
The World Tax Journal publishes cutting-edge research and thought-provoking analyses of tax topics and tax policy implications. A truly multi-disciplinary platform for premium and ground-breaking academic research, it provides unparalleled insights into the key issues and challenges in the field of international taxation.
- 20 comprehensive articles a year on global and regional developments from a legal and economic perspective
- Top-notch contributions from leading tax researchers, policymakers and professionals
- Online access to all articles published since 2009
- ISSN: 1878-4917 (print) | 2352-9237 (online)
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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
Prof. Dr Craig West, Principal Associate/Editor, IBFD, the Netherlands; Adjunct Professor, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Editor
Dr Ivan Lazarov, Associate, IBFD, the Netherlands
Editorial Coordinator
Cristian San Felipe Maestre, Project Coordinator, IBFD, the Netherlands
Editorial Board
Prof. Lorraine Eden, Professor Emeritus, Texas A&M University, United States
Prof. Dr Juliane Kokott, Professor, Advocate General at the Court of Justice of the European Union, Germany/Luxembourg
Prof. Jinyan Li, Professor, Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, Canada
Prof. Mauricio Plazas Vega, Professor, Del Rosario University, Colombia
Prof. Jennifer Roeleveld, Professor Emeritus, University of Cape Town, South Africa
Prof. Dr Christoph Spengel, Professor, University of Mannheim, Germany
Prof. Miranda Stewart, Professor, University of Melbourne, Australia
Prof. Dr Attiya Waris, Professor, University of Nairobi, Kenya
Prof. Dr Martin Zagler, Professor, UPO University of Eastern Piedmont, Italy; WU Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria
Recognitions and accolades: indexes, rankings, and global reach
The continuous pursuit of excellence by publishers and editors has earned the World Tax Journal recognition in renowned indexes and rankings worldwide. These include:
- Scopus abstract and citation database (Elsevier)
- Norwegian Register for Scientific Journals, Series, and Publishers (NSD)
- ANVUR Rating of Scientific Journals (Italy)
- American Economic Association’s electronic bibliography site (EconLit)
- Bibliometric Research Indicator (BFI, Denmark)
- Publication Forum (JUFO, Finland)
- Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) Journal List
- Australian Business Deans Council List (ABDC)
- CABS Academic Journal Guide (United Kingdom)
- VHB-JOURQUAL 3 (Germany)
- Dialnet (Spain)
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.
Interested in a particular article or topic? Single copies of articles published in World Tax Journal are available for purchase in the IBFD webshop.
We encourage both experienced and aspiring contributors to submit original, unpublished works showcasing in-depth research, scientific analysis, and methodological rigor. Submissions must have relevance to an international audience or applicability across multiple jurisdictions.
Manuscripts should not exceed 28,000 words. An abstract of approximately 150 words should be included with the submission. If possible, keywords and JEL codes should be provided.
Manuscripts are evaluated based on impact/innovation, scientific analysis and methodology. Manuscripts passing editorial view, including any further internal review, are subjected to double-blind peer review by at least two external peer reviewers. All submissions will be run through plagiarism check software, in accordance with IBFD’s Plagiarism Policy.
Submission guidelines
Submitted manuscripts should comply with these instructions, guidelines and policies:
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