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On 1 September 2026, the DGT announced the full operationalization of the electronic tax withholding certificate (e-Bukpot) within Coretax, marking a milestone in tax transparency. The system allows taxpayers to view, download, and verify withholding certificates issued by payers in real time, eliminating manual issuance and reducing fraud. The legal basis includes PMK-44/2026 on tax

On 1 September 2026, the DJP launched the Withholding Tax Proof (Bukti Potong) transparency module in Coretax, enabling real-time verification of Article 21, 23, and 26 withholding certificates. The system assigns unique QR codes and blockchain hashes to each Bukti Potong, allowing recipients to validate authenticity and timeliness of deposit. Issuers face strict deadlines: monthly

On 31 August 2026, the Minister of Finance signed Keputusan Menteri Keuangan 40/MK/EF.2/2026, establishing the interest rate used to calculate administrative sanctions in the form of interest and interest compensation for the month of September 2026 (1 September 2026 to 30 September 2026). This rate is derived from the Bank Indonesia 7-Day Reverse Repo Rate

On 28 August 2026, the DGT published a cultural study linking the Lampung community’s philosophical principle “Piil Pesenggiri” (self-esteem, honor, and responsibility) to high tax compliance rates in the region. The article illustrates how local values align with tax morale, encouraging voluntary fulfillment of tax obligations as a form of social contribution. The DGT’s Regional

On 28 August 2026, the DGT issued a warning on criminal penalties for stamp duty (meterai) violations, referencing Law No. 10 of 2020 on Stamp Duty and its implementing regulations. The article details offenses including reuse of meterai, counterfeiting, and failure to affix meterai on documents subject to duty. Penalties range from fines of 200%

On 28 August 2026, the DGT launched “Tanya Fiska”, an AI-powered chatbot integrated into the Coretax platform and official website, providing instant responses to taxpayer queries on registration, filing, payments, and regulations. The chatbot uses natural language processing trained on Indonesian tax laws, FAQs, and common scenarios. It supports Bahasa Indonesia and English, with escalation

On 27 August 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) unveiled its Tax Center revitalization strategy during the inauguration of the 21st Tax Center at STIE SBY in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. The program transforms university-based Tax Centers from passive information points into active compliance incubators, integrating tax curriculum development, SME mentoring, and digital

On 26 August 2026, the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) issued a formal announcement reinforcing the mandatory requirement for financial institutions to obtain valid self-certification forms from account holders under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) framework. This measure implements Indonesia’s obligations under the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement (MCAA) and domestic regulations including PMK-107/2017 and

On 26 August 2026, the Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes formally announced the discontinuation of three legacy applications: e-Objection (electronic objection filing), Info KSWP (Taxpayer Compliance Information System), and Portal Ex-1 (e-registration for tax exemptions). This move is a decisive milestone in the DJP’s digital transformation roadmap, consolidating all taxpayer services into the unified Coretax

Disclaimer: This article is compiled and summarized by the AI based on publicly available information and is for general information purposes only. It does not constitute any form of formal tax advice, legal opinion, or basis for performance. Please consult a qualified professional tax advisor or legal counsel for tax advice. Source: Read Official Announcement