DKI Jakarta DPRD Stresses Importance of Updating Regional Tax Data

The DKI Jakarta Regional People's Representative Council (DPRR) is highlighting the critical need for robust regional tax data management as it deliberates on amendments to the Regional Tax and Levy Law. The council views refining the tax database as essential for optimizing regional revenue collection and enhancing the overall quality of tax administration.

Desie Christyanasari, Deputy Chair of the Democratic-Perindo Party Faction at the DPRD, stated that while the proposed changes are technical, any regulatory adjustment must be accompanied by strengthened governance to ensure effective implementation. "Every change must be viewed for its impact on the overall management of regional taxation," she remarked during the faction's general view on the draft regulation.

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Every change must be viewed for its impact on the overall management of regional taxation.

The Democratic-Perindo Faction specifically raised concerns regarding the management of advertising tax data. Christyanasari cited a finding by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) concerning outstanding advertising tax receivables from three taxpayers totaling Rp298.91 million. Although largely settled, the payments were not fully reflected in the Jakarta Revenue Agency's (Bapenda) system. "This finding indicates that data updates and receivable reconciliation are not yet optimal. As a result, tax data does not fully reflect the actual conditions," she explained.

Similar attention is needed for the management of Rural and Urban Land and Building Tax (PBB-P2) and Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB), Christyanasari added. Accurate data underpins effective regional fiscal policy. The faction also requested clarification on the provincial government's readiness to verify potential revenue from Motor Fuel Tax (PBBKB). The Democratic-Perindo Faction supports exempting places of worship, nursing homes, orphanages, and similar social institutions from the Tax on Certain Goods and Services (PBJT) for electricity. However, they stressed the need to monitor and quickly accommodate national regulatory developments to avoid legal uncertainty.

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This finding indicates that data updates and receivable reconciliation are not yet optimal. As a result, tax data does not fully reflect the actual conditions.