#Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa

Purbaya Claims Coretax Has Positive Impact as Underpaid Tax Returns Surge

The DGT Coretax System is boosting tax compliance, with underpaid tax returns rising sharply as tax oversight becomes more effective.

Jul 20, 2026

DGT Applies Substance Over Form Principle to the 80% Refund Threshold

PMK 28/2026 sets an 80% threshold for low-risk VAT taxpayers to qualify for accelerated tax refunds based on the substance over form principle.

Jul 17, 2026

Purbaya Grants Six-Month Window for Tax Asset Repatriation

Purbaya gives taxpayers six months to repatriate assets after the DGT identified compliance issues among VDP and Tax Amnesty participants.

Jul 17, 2026

Purbaya Explains Why CVs and PTs Are Excluded from 0.5% Final Tax

The government excludes CVs and PTs from the 0.5% final MSME tax to prevent abuse and ensure the incentive reaches its intended beneficiaries.

Jul 16, 2026

Income Tax for Shopee and Tokopedia Targeted to Take Effect in July 2026

DGT plans to impose Income Tax Article (ITA) 22 on Shopee, Tokopedia, and other marketplace merchants starting in July 2026.

Jun 30, 2026

Over Tax Refunds, Purbaya Threatens Reassignment and Dismissal of Tax Officials

The government has highlighted a surge in tax refunds in 2025, which rose by 35.9%. The Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, warned that tax officials could be reassigned or even dismissed if irregularities are found in the refund process.

Apr 28, 2026

The Government Cancels Plans to Impose VAT on Toll Roads and Taxes on the Wealthy. Here’s Why!

The government has canceled plans to impose VAT on toll roads and a tax on the wealthy. The policy has been postponed to help maintain purchasing power amid the ongoing economic recovery.

Apr 27, 2026

Lessons from Purbaya’s Case: Why Can Taxpayers End Up with Underpaid Taxes?

What causes an underpayment in annual tax returns? Purbaya’s case illustrates how multiple income sources can lead to discrepancies in tax payable.

Mar 29, 2026

State Budget Deficit May Exceed 3%, Government Prepares Various Scenarios

The state budget (APBN) deficit is projected to potentially exceed 3% due to surging oil prices and a weakening rupiah. The government is preparing various scenarios, including the option of issuing a Government Regulation in Lieu of Law (Perppu), to maintain fiscal stability.

Mar 16, 2026

IMF Proposes Higher Employee Tax Rates, Purbaya Prioritizes Economic Stability

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed increasing employee income tax (Income Tax Article 21) to help maintain the state budget deficit, but Minister of Finance Purbaya emphasized that the government will not change the rates for now in order to safeguard purchasing power and economic growth.

Feb 19, 2026

IDR 361 Trillion in Tax Refunds Disbursed, Purbaya Withholds Remaining IDR 7 Trillion

The realization of tax refunds in 2025 reached IDR 361 trillion. Finance Minister Purbaya stated that the government only withheld around IDR 6–7 trillion amid pressure on state revenue.

Feb 9, 2026

Speeding Ahead at the Start of the Year, January 2026 Tax Revenue Realization Surges 30%

January 2026 tax revenue realization grew by 30% year-on-year. Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa revealed the factors supporting the increase in tax revenue and the government’s strategy to achieve the 2026 State Budget (APBN) target.

Feb 4, 2026

Minister of Finance Purbaya Prepares Additional Cigarette Excise Tariff Layer in 2026

Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is preparing an additional cigarette excise tariff layer starting in 2026 to curb illegal cigarettes and expand the state revenue base.

Jan 15, 2026

Tax Revenue Falls Short in 2025, Reaching Only 87.6% of the Target

Tax revenue realization in 2025 amounted to IDR 1,917.6 trillion, or 87.6% of the State Budget (APBN) target, reflecting a contraction driven by moderating commodity prices.

Jan 8, 2026

Dissatisfied with Tax or Customs Services? Minister Purbaya Opens Direct Complaint Channel

Minister of Finance Purbaya opens a complaint channel for tax and customs services via WhatsApp at 0822-4040-6600, as a form of commitment to transparency and integrity.

Oct 17, 2025

Minister of Finance Purbaya Considers Lowering VAT Rate

Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa is reviewing the possibility of reducing the Value Added Tax (VAT) rate from 12% to boost public purchasing power. The review will be carried out carefully while monitoring state revenue performance through the end of 2025.

Oct 14, 2025

Tax Revenue Realization by October Reaches 62.4% of 2025 Outlook

Tax revenue realization as of September 2025 reached IDR 1,295.3 trillion, or 62.4% of the outlook, pressured by declining commodity prices and high tax refunds.

Oct 14, 2025

Purbaya Confirms No Increase in Tobacco Excise Rates

Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has confirmed that cigarette excise rates will not increase in 2026, despite the government setting a IDR336 trillion excise revenue target in the 2026 State Budget (APBN).

Sep 27, 2025

Brace for It, Purbaya to Pursue IDR60T in Finalized Tax Receivables

Sep 23, 2025