Indonesia

On 22 September 2026, KPP Pratama Wonosari utilized Radio Dhaksinarga FM to broadcast a detailed discussion on a newly issued Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK). The radio format reaches commuters, farmers, and traders in Gunungkidul who prefer audio media, ensuring regulatory updates penetrate demographics less served by digital channels. The session included a live call-in

Published on 21 September 2026, this feature article explores the “Sesarengan Ngluhuraké Nagara, Memayu Hayuning Bawana” (Together Elevating the Nation, Beautifying the World) initiative in Lampung Province. The program integrates the local philosophical principle of “Piil Pesenggiri” (self-esteem, solidarity, and responsibility) into tax compliance outreach. By framing tax payment as a moral obligation aligned with

On 21 September 2026, the DJP released comprehensive guidelines on employee tax data governance under the Coretax ecosystem, operationalizing the data protection principles in PMK-55/2026 and the Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP). The framework establishes role-based access control (RBAC), audit logging, and encryption standards for employers handling Article 21/26 withholding data. Non-compliance attracts administrative

On 21 September 2026, the DGT released technical guidance on employee tax data governance within the Coretax ecosystem, addressing rising concerns over data privacy and unauthorized access to sensitive withholding tax (PPh 21/26) records. The guidance operationalizes provisions of PMK-55/2026 and the Personal Data Protection Law (UU PDP), mandating role-based access control (RBAC), audit logging,

On 18 September 2026, the DJP confirmed that stipends (uang saku) received by participants of the 2026 National Internship Program (Program Magang Nasional) are exempt from Income Tax under Article 4(3) of the Income Tax Law. The clarification applies to stipends funded by the state budget (APBN) or regional budgets (APBD) and aims to support

On 18 September 2026, the Ministry of Finance confirmed that stipends (uang saku) received by participants of the 2026 National Internship Program (Program Magang Nasional) are exempt from Article 21 Income Tax withholding. This policy, formalized through a Ministerial Regulation, supports the government’s youth employment strategy by reducing administrative burden on host companies and increasing

On 17 September 2026, KPP Pratama Manokwari demonstrated extraordinary outreach commitment by traveling 92.2 kilometers over mountainous terrain to conduct a “Pajak Bertutur” (Tax Dialogue) in Anggi District, Pegunungan Arfak Regency, West Papua. This physical presence in a remote, hard-to-reach area underscores DJP’s mandate to serve all taxpayers equitably, regardless of geographic isolation. The dialogue

The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) announced that tax revenue from the digital economy sector reached IDR 57.23 trillion as of September 2026. This significant collection underscores the success of recent regulatory measures targeting the digital sector, including the implementation of VAT on digital services (PMSE) and the upcoming PPh Article 22 collection via marketplaces.

On 17 September 2026, the DJP published a detailed explanation of how a dependent child’s income triggers underpayment in parents’ Annual Tax Returns (SPT) through the Dependent Income (Dampak Usaha Kependudukan – DUK) mechanism. Under Article 8 of the Income Tax Law, a child’s income exceeding the non-taxable threshold (PTKP) must be combined with the

On 15 September 2026, the Large Taxpayer Office (Kanwil DJP Wajib Pajak Besar) awarded a Tax Compliance Certificate (Sertifikat Kepatuhan) to PT Pertamina (Persero) under the Cooperative Compliance program. This milestone marks a deepening of the collaborative relationship between the tax authority and Indonesia’s largest state-owned enterprise. The Cooperative Compliance framework, inspired by OECD guidelines,