Why Finance Minister Purbaya Ends Tax Amnesty Program
Finance Minister Purbaya assessed that the tax amnesty program poses potential legal risks for tax officials.
Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa announced that the government will not reintroduce the tax amnesty policy due to potential legal risks for tax officials. He explained that tax officials could face legal disputes if they audit taxpayers who participated in previous amnesty schemes. Purbaya emphasized that there will be no tax amnesty during his tenure, including in 2027. Instead, the government will focus on improving the tax collection process to increase state revenues by enforcing existing tax laws.
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