Indonesia

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

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 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