A Continuing Journey Through a Stream of Tax Research

Abstract

This paper recounts a multi- year journey through a specific stream of tax research. It is a personal narrative, descriptive in nature, illustrating the successes and challenges of this particular effort. It offers the academic, in accounting or business, reluctant to be involved in scholarly activity a view of intellectual contributions that may motivate serious reflection on the possibilities for success. While this paper is not intended to provide specific ideas for a line of research to pursue, it may be a catalyst which can lead to appropriate research ideas for others. The successes and challenges illustrated from this stream of research may help faculty choose research avenues with a relatively high probability of success. The paper is intended for those who want to pursue the joys of a teaching career while meeting, and even enjoying, the demands of scholarly activity increasingly prevalent at undergraduate institutions, especially those working toward AACSB accreditation. However, it may offer insights to a broad range of academics.