Coretax Advances, Purbaya: Taxpayer Transactions Easier to Monitor

JAKARTA, DDTCNews - Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has affirmed that the coretax system is increasingly sophisticated in recording, collecting and integrating taxpayer transaction data. This topic is among the reviews featured in national media today, Thursday (23/7/2026).

According to Purbaya, coretax makes administrative services and supervision of taxpayers more efficient. Moreover, the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) can more easily detect discrepancies between tax paid and filed by taxpayers.

"Coretax can already capture taxpayer transactions, where payments are made and all manner of things. Come the time of the annual Income tax return, everything will be visible automatically," he said.

Purbaya also urged taxpayers to fulfil their tax obligations properly and correctly. He noted that the DGT can detect data discrepancies through coretax, making potential taxpayer non-compliance easier to identify.

"You can no longer fudge the figures. Your taxes are detected through coretax, transaction per transaction," he said.

In addition to relying on coretax, the tax authority can also request information, evidence or financial details from financial institutions for tax purposes. These provisions are set out in MoF Reg. 108/2025 and its implementing regulation, SE-9/PJ/2026.

Purbaya cited as an example that the DGT can request information relating to a taxpayer's bank account. He noted that such a measure is common practice for a tax authority seeking information on the fulfilment of tax obligations.

On the other hand, he affirmed that the government will not "disturb" taxpayers who have fulfilled their tax obligations pursuant to the applicable provisions, including paying and filing their taxes.

"That is standard practice [requesting information on a taxpayer's account]. If you have already paid your taxes, you can rest easy. Nothing will be done to you. As for data access, with coretax every transaction is bound to be captured and detected," he said.

In addition to that news, there is a review of the transition regarding the transfer of the Tax Court to the Supreme Court. Further, there is also a discussion on the 0% import duty facilities for LPG.

The following is a full review of tax articles.

DGT Can Include HWIs on Financial Information Request List

Officials of the Directorate General of Taxes (DGT) may include high-wealth individuals and prominent people on the list of proposed requests for information and/or evidence or details (informasi dan/atau bukti atau keterangan/IBK in Indonesian).

Requests for information and/or evidence or details are made in the context of supervising taxpayers' compliance. Under SE-9/PJ/2026, such requests are submitted based on proposals from DGT officials. Proposals are prepared by identifying individuals or entities according to specific criteria.

"The officials...shall prepare a proposal in the form of a list of individuals or entities...from whom IBK is requested by the financial institution and/or CARF reporting PJAK," reads number 6 subparagraph b number 6) of SE-9/PJ/2026. (DDTCNews)

Tax Court Transferred to Supreme Court, MoF Prepares Transition

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) will prepare a transitional period to implement the consolidation of the Tax Court under the Supreme Court (Mahkamah Agung/MA in Indonesian). Secretary General of the MoF, Robert Leonard Marbun, stated that the transitional period is being prepared to ensure the Tax Court continues to operate despite the transfer of authority from the MoF to the Supreme Court.

"We are endeavouring to make the transition as smooth as possible. There must be no disruption. On 31 December, case processing must not stop. They have also requested IT support, so we will assist with that as well," said Robert.

Under Constitutional Court (Mahkamah Konstitusi/MK in Indonesian) Decision Number 26/PUU-XXI/2023, the transfer of the Tax Court from the MoF to the Supreme Court must be completed no later than 31 December 2026. (DDTCNews)

Tax Collection by Marketplaces Seen as Boosting Seller Compliance

The implementation of the policy designating marketplace providers as collection agents is deemed capable of promoting compliance among digital entrepreneurs, particularly online sellers.

Senior Partner of DDTC Fiscal Research & Advisory (FRA), Bawono Kristiaji, stated that the policy under MoF Reg. 37/2025 is not solely aimed at increasing state revenues, but also at creating a fairer and more level playing field for businesses.

"The target of this policy is not only revenue, but a level playing field. With the threshold in place, this policy also protects small and medium-sized entrepreneurs," he said on the Berita Sore programme on Berita Satu. (DDTCNews)

Prevent Lay-offs: House Urges DGT to Grant Tax Payment Relief

Member of the House of Representatives (Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat/DPR in Indonesian) Commission IX, Zainul Munasichin, hhas called on the government to facilitate companies to obtain tax payment relief or dispensation as one of the measures to prevent lay-offs (pemutusan hubungan kerja/PHK in Indonesian). He argued that the concession in the form of tax payment relief can help companies remain viable amidst economic pressures.

Such a policy could also ease companies' cash flow, thereby reducing the likelihood of lay-offs. The provisions on the instalment or deferral of tax payments are are set out in Article 113 of MoF Reg. 81/2024, as last amended by MoF Reg. 1/2026.

"If lay-offs can be prevented, then let us do so through incentives. For instance, if a company has tax arrears, we may grant relief or dispensation. It turns out that this helps the company survive for longer," he said. (DDTCNews)

Government Grants 0% Import Duty on LPG

Through MoF Reg. 50/2026, which constitutes the third revision of MoF Reg. 26/2022, the government grants a 0% import duty tariff on imports of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for a period of 6 months commencing 28 July 2026.

This incentive is granted to enhance the competitiveness of the petrochemical industry. The specification of particular goods eligible for the incentive is set out in the annex to MoF Reg. 50/2026.

In addition to LPG, the government also grants import duty tariffs for imports of certain goods and materials related to the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) industry. This incentive is granted to enhance the competitiveness of the MRO industry. (DDTCNews) (dik)