People, Technology, Taxation
ATTA Proudly Presents the 37th Australasian Tax Teachers Association Annual Conference
Wednesday, 14 January -
Friday, 16 January 2026
Victoria University Wellington Te Herenga Waka, Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand
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Abstracts
The theme of the Conference is People, Technology, Taxation.
Papers and panels could consider:
Technology and Tax Administration
· AI and automation in tax compliance and audits
· Blockchain and transparent tax reporting
· The role of Big Data analytics in contemporary tax enforcement
People-first Tax Policies
· Behavioural insights into taxpayer compliance
· The digital divide: Equity in E-taxation systems
· Protecting taxpayer rights in the age of AI
· Public trust and technology-driven tax systems
Indigenous Issues
· Māori data sovereignty and taxation
· CATSIs: governance and taxation
Emerging Technologies and New Tax Challenges
· Regulating and taxing crypto assets
· Cross-border E-commerce and VAT
· NFTs, digital goods, and taxation frameworks
Ethical and Legal Perspectives
· Privacy v surveillance: The ethics of tax data mining
· AI bias in tax decision-making algorithms
· Global standards for digital taxation: BEPS and beyond
· Ethical tax automation: Human oversight in algorithmic systems
Future of Work and Tax Systems
· Robotics, AI, and the future of payroll taxes
· Remote work across borders: Rethinking tax residency rules
· Digital nomads: Challenges for tax authorities
· Universal Basic Income and the future
Technology in Tax Education and Literacy
· Gamification of tax education
· Using tech to teach complex tax concepts
· Improving SME literacy with AI
These are just suggestions – we encourage papers and panel suggestions on the Conference theme, but welcome papers on any aspect of taxation. We would be particularly interested in hearing from experienced academics who are willing to run a panel for early career academics.
Please submit your abstract and proposals by Monday, 29 September 2025.
We advise you of the outcome of your submission by Wednesday, 15 October 2025.
If your paper is accepted for presentation at the Conference, you must submit it by:
Friday, 5 December 2025 for prize consideration; and
Monday, 4 January 2026 for inclusion in the Conference programme.
Scholarship Applications
ATTA is pleased to announce its scholarship opportunity for 3 PhD students to attend the 2026 ATTA Conference.
The scholarship includes full access to all conference sessions. Please note that travel expenses (such as flights and accommodation) and social events are not covered by the scholarship.
If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, please apply by Monday, 13 October 2025 and arrange for your PhD supervisor to complete a Supervisor Report by Monday, 20 October 2025.
Accommodation
The Conference will be hosted at xxxx , a contemporary-style hotel in the heart of the city.
Registrations
Registrations for the conference will open in October 2025
Registrations for the Women in Tax Breakfast will open in October 2025
Papers
Please submit your Papers by completing the form linked below.
Papers that are accepted for presentation at the Conference will need to be submitted by:
Friday, 19 December 2025 for prize consideration; and
Monday, 5 January 2026 for inclusion in the Conference programme
PowerPoint Slides
Please submit your PowerPoint slides by completing the form linked below.
Programme
The programme will be available closer to the conference dates. Please note the programme is subject to change.
Abstracts
The abstracts of papers being presented is now available.