August 27, 2026
The Indonesian government has once again postponed the implementation of Article 22 Income Tax (PPh Pasal 22) collection for online sellers on e-commerce platforms. The policy, which was initially scheduled to take effect on August 1, 2026, has been postponed as the government continues to consider economic conditions and consumer purchasing power.
August 24, 2026
The Indonesian government has set a proposed tax revenue target of IDR 2,591.4 trillion for 2027 under the Draft State Budget (RAPBN) 2027. The figure represents an increase of approximately 12.1% compared with the 2026 State Budget (APBN) tax revenue target of IDR 2,357.7 trillion.
August 20, 2026
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has indicated that the government may introduce new taxes in 2027. However, any decision will depend on economic growth trends and the stability of people's purchasing power.
The government will not immediately introduce new tax measures simply because the economy records high growth in a single period.
August 10, 2026
The implementation of Article 22 Income Tax (PPh 22) collection for marketplace sellers has been officially postponed.
Indonesiaβs Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, announced that the implementation of the marketplace tax will not begin in August 2026 as previously planned.
August 5, 2026
World Bank Suggests Revising Indonesia's VAT Registration Threshold
The World Bank has suggested that Indonesia consider lowering the annual turnover threshold for becoming a VAT-Registered Business (Pengusaha Kena Pajak/PKP) from the current IDR 4.8 billion to IDR 500 million.
July 30, 2026
Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) has officially expanded the scope of financial information it can access for tax administration purposes. This policy is stipulated in Circular Letter Number SE-9/PJ/2026, granting the DGT broader authority to obtain financial data not only from financial institutions such as banks, but also from crypto asset service providers (crypto exchanges) that report under the Crypto Assets Reporting Framework (CARF).
July 27, 2026
Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) continues to strengthen its supervision of unregistered taxpayers through Director General of Taxes Circular Letter No. SE-8/PJ/2026. One of the key measures introduced is the issuance of a Request for Explanation of Data and/or Information Letter (SP2DK) as part of the tax extensification process.
July 24, 2026
No Tax Rate Hike: Here’s How the Government Plans to Achieve Its Rp2.357 Trillion Tax Revenue Target
The Indonesian government has confirmed that it will not increase tax rates to meet its Rp2.357.7 trillion tax revenue target for 2026. Instead, the government will focus on expanding the tax base and improving taxpayer compliance.
July 22, 2026
Indonesia's Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) has taken another significant step to strengthen state revenue by successfully reactivating 143,449 dormant taxpayers throughout 2026. This initiative is expected to generate an estimated Rp1.2 trillion in additional tax revenue, supporting the government's efforts to improve tax compliance and expand the national tax base.
