This study found trends in carbon tax research using the Systematic Literature Review method. (SLR). With a focus on two main research questions, namely the viability of implementing carbon taxes globally and future research directions, this study conducts a systematic review of the relevant literature. Initially, 3584 articles were extracted from the Science Direct database, but only 39 of them met the inclusion criteria for further evaluation. Studies show that carbon taxes can reduce income inequality by providing more money to low-income families. However, the projection of a 2% reduction in carbon emissions by 2050 is still unclear. This research provides important insights into the potential and directions of various studies on carbon tax policies. Therefore, considering the different socio-economic characteristics and the response of the labor market to this policy, further studies on the effects of the implementation of the carbon tax on the domestic sector are needed. The study also recommends the possibility of a worldwide carbon tax through appropriate policies to encourage the shift towards clean energy sources.