This study examines the impact of the implementation of「Statute for Industrial Innovation」on the earnings management. In addition, this study investigates the impact of firm characteristics on the earnings management in different tax regimes, including capital intensity、research and development intensity, and electronics industry. A total of 3,360 panel data observations of 560 firms listed on Taiwan Stock Exchange (TSE) and Taiwan’s computerized over-the-counter market. Empirical results indicate that firms tend to acceleration recognize income to achieve tax saving purpose in the year prior to the effective date of Statute for Industrial Innovation. In addition, firms with high levels research and development intensity, which expected to acceleration financial statement income recognized to achieve tax saving purpose in the year prior to the effective date of Statute for Industrial Innovation. This study contributes to tax reform and earnings management research.