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.