Asia Pacific

On 22 September 2026, tax counselors from KPP Pratama Ciawi conducted intensive mentoring for village government officials (perangkat desa) to ensure their compliance with tax withholding and reporting obligations. Village administrations frequently act as withholding agents for honoraria and procurement payments; this program strengthens their capacity to execute these duties correctly, reducing audit risks for

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,