Tax-related sustainability reporting: Theoretical and normative implications from a European perspective

Tax disclosure has become increasingly important for the stakeholders of public interest entities. The heterogeneity of tax disclosure in financial and sustainability reporting leaves open questions about the (non-) integration of tax and sustainability reporting. This article aims to explore the components of tax-related sustainability reporting (TRSR) and its derivation from existing reporting standards. Based on legitimacy and stakeholder (agency) theories, the authors stress the need for regulation of TRSR from a European perspective and introduce an innovative reporting concept.