Asia Pacific

Japan: Japan Updates Consumption Tax Rate Cut Portal for Businesses

On 9 October 2026, the National Tax Agency (NTA) significantly updated its Consumption Tax Rate Reduction Special Site, signaling the operational rollout of the reduced consumption tax rate measures. While Japan maintains a standard 10% consumption tax rate, the reduced 8% rate applies to food, beverages, and newspapers. This update incorporates the latest amendments to

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Australia:ATO Reveals Top Three Rental Property Deduction Errors for 2026

In a 9 October 2026 update, the ATO identified the three most prevalent errors in rental property deduction claims observed during compliance activities. The guidance aims to assist tax agents and landlords in preparing accurate 2026 returns. The errors relate to incorrect apportionment of interest expenses, claiming capital improvements as immediate deductions, and failing to

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Indonesia: Taxpayers Praise Metro Tax Office Services at East Lampung Mobile Unit

On 9 October 2026, the Metro Tax Office (KPP Pratama Metro) received public commendation for its Mobile Tax Service Unit (MPP) deployment in East Lampung Regency, significantly reducing travel distance for taxpayers in remote sub-districts. The MPP operates under Director General of Taxes Regulation (PER-13/PJ/2022) on Mobile Tax Services, which authorizes KPPs to establish temporary

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Indonesia: DJP Partners Antara News Agency for Tax Power of Attorney Education

On 9 October 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) launched a national media campaign in partnership with Kantor Berita Antara (Antara News Agency) to educate taxpayers on the proper use of Tax Power of Attorney (Kuasa Wajib Pajak) under Article 32 of the KUP Law and PER-04/PJ/2023 on Tax Counseling and Consultation. The campaign

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Indonesia: Mempawah Tax Office Socializes Land Transfer Rights Process for PPATs

On 9 October 2026, KP2KP Mempawah, West Kalimantan, conducted a technical socialization workshop for Land Deed Officials (Pejabat Pembuat Akta Tanah – PPAT) across Mempawah Regency, focusing on the optimization of Income Tax (PPh) Article 4(2) validation for land and building rights transfers. The session references Director General of Taxes Regulation PER-24/PJ/2021 on Procedures for

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Indonesia: DJP Antara News Agency Partner Tax Power of Attorney Education

On 9 October 2026, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) partnered with the state news agency Antara (Kantor Berita Antara) to launch a nationwide multimedia campaign educating taxpayers on the proper use, rights, and obligations associated with the Tax Power of Attorney (Kuasa Wajib Pajak / Surat Kuasa Khusus Perpajakan). This initiative responds to rising

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Indonesia: Jakarta West DJP Achieves 99% Satisfaction Index Continues Evaluation

On 8 October 2026, the Regional Office of DJP Jakarta Barat (Kanwil DJP Jakbar) announced a 99% Taxpayer Satisfaction Index (IKM) for FY 2025/2026, the highest among all Kanwil nationwide, based on the independent survey by the Ministry of Administrative and Bureaucratic Reform (PANRB). Despite this achievement, the Head of Kanwil Jakbar mandated a continuous

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Taiwan: Taiwan Tax Arrears: Provisional Seizure Release via Collateral Rules

On 8 October 2026, the National Taxation Bureau (NTB) of Taiwan issued a press release clarifying the procedural rights of taxpayers whose assets have been subjected to provisional seizure due to tax arrears. Under the Administrative Execution Act and relevant tax collection statutes, a taxpayer may apply for the release of a provisional seizure by

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Indonesia: Bogor Teacher Implements Problem-Based Learning to Cultivate Early Tax Awareness

On 8 October 2026, a Civic Education (PKN) teacher at SMPN 1 Bogor, West Java, was recognized by KP2KP Bogor for pioneering a Problem-Based Learning (PBL) module on taxation, aligned with the Merdeka Curriculum’s “Profil Pelajar Pancasila” dimension of “Global Citizenship” and “Critical Reasoning.” The module, developed in consultation with Kanwil DJP Jawa Barat II

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Indonesia: Indonesia Bali Tax Office Explains Diving Business Tax Aspects

On 8 October 2026, the Regional Tax Office (Kanwil DJP) of Bali launched a dedicated podcast episode under the “Kecak” series to clarify tax obligations for diving business operators. This initiative forms part of the Directorate General of Taxes’ (DJP) broader sectoral outreach strategy, targeting the marine tourism segment that significantly contributes to Bali’s economy.

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