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On 7 September 2026, the DGT featured a profile of Renjani, a tax volunteer (Relawan Pajak) who has actively participated in taxpayer education and assistance programs. The article underscores the importance of the Tax Volunteer initiative under the DGT’s strategic plan to improve tax literacy and voluntary compliance across Indonesia. Volunteers assist in socializing tax

On 7 September 2026, the Tax Counseling and Consultation Service Office (KP2KP) Mempawah conducted a dedicated outreach session for housewives planning to join affiliate marketing programs. The session explained income tax obligations, VAT implications, and reporting requirements for digital platform earnings. This initiative reflects the DJP’s focus on expanding tax compliance in the rapidly growing

On 7 September 2026, the Semarang Selatan Tax Office (KPP Pratama Semarang Selatan) returned confiscated assets to a taxpayer after the full settlement of outstanding tax arrears. The case demonstrates the DJP’s enforcement continuum: from seizure (penyitaan) as a coercive measure to the immediate release of assets upon compliance. The action was conducted in accordance

On 7 September 2026, KPP Pratama Serang Timur inaugurated a tax service counter inside the Mal Pelayanan Publik (Public Service Mall), bringing registration, counseling, and document submission services directly to citizens in a high-traffic commercial venue. This ‘tax office near you’ model supports the DJP’s digital transformation roadmap by complementing online channels with physical touchpoints

On 4 September 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes officially launched Pajak Bertutur 2026, a nationwide tax education campaign themed “Tax as Energy for Champion Generation.” The program deploys tax officials to schools and universities across all 34 provinces to instill tax awareness, civic responsibility, and compliance culture from an early age. The campaign runs

On 3 September 2026, the DJP Regional Office West Java I (Kanwil DJP Jawa Barat I) partnered with the Directorate General of General Legal Administration (Ditjen AHU) of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights to operate a joint “Tax Corner” at the Festival Layanan AHU Berdampak. The collaboration offers integrated services: business entity legalization

On 2 September 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) issued Decision Letter KEP-185/PJ/2026, establishing special tax administration policies for taxpayers impacted by natural disasters occurring in East Nusa Tenggara Province during 2026. This regulation activates under the legal framework of Law No. 28 of 2007 concerning General Provisions and Tax Procedures (KUP Law), specifically

On 2 September 2026, the DGT released a user guide highlighting four essential menus within the Coretax system, Indonesia’s new core tax administration platform. Coretax, launched as part of the Tax Administration System Renewal (PSIAP), integrates registration, filing, payment, and audit functions. The article details the “Dashboard”, “SPT Masa” (Periodic Tax Return), “SPT Tahunan” (Annual

On 2 September 2026, the DGT published an opinion piece confronting the “free rider” mentality where individuals or businesses benefit from public services without contributing taxes. The article draws on behavioral economics and tax morale research to explain how non-compliance erodes fiscal capacity and fairness. It references the Harmonisasi Peraturan Perpajakan (HPP) Law provisions on

On 1 September 2026, the Minister of Finance enacted Decision No. 41/MK/EF.2/2026, prescribing the official exchange rate values applicable for calculating import duties, Value Added Tax (VAT), Luxury Goods Sales Tax (PPnBM), export duties, and Income Tax withholdings for the period 2 September 2026 through 8 September 2026. This weekly determination is mandated under Article