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Gresik Regency Appreciates Taxpayers as Revenue Reaches Rp 590.2 Billion

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Gresik Regency in Indonesia has collected 52.91% of its regional tax target, totaling Rp 590.2 billion by mid-2026.
  • The regional government is appreciating taxpayers for their compliance, which supports local development.
  • Efforts are underway to foster a culture of tax compliance and improve transparency through digital payment methods.

The Gresik Regency government in Indonesia is acknowledging its taxpayers for achieving 52.91% of its regional tax target by mid-2026, amounting to Rp 590.2 billion. This collection serves as a foundation for accelerating development across various sectors and strengthening tax compliance among residents.

The regional government expressed its gratitude to taxpayers for Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB), Motor Vehicle Name Transfer Fee (BBNKB), and specific taxes on Food and/or Beverages (PBJT). Bupati Gresik Fandi Akhmad Yani emphasized that taxpayer contributions are investments in the regency's development, with all collected taxes returning to the community through infrastructure improvements and enhanced public services.

All taxes paid by the community will return to the community. The government only manages it into development whose benefits can be felt together.

โ€” Fandi Akhmad YaniBupati Gresik Fandi Akhmad Yani explained the importance of tax revenue for local development.

To further boost compliance, Gresik Regency is providing guidance to businesses, particularly in the food and beverage sector. The implementation of tapping boxes transparently records transactions, ensuring accountable management of PBJT revenue. Additionally, the promotion of non-cash transactions aims to simplify and secure tax payments, enhancing the transparency and effectiveness of regional revenue management. Yani expressed hope for continued improvement in tax collection by year-end, underscoring the importance of public trust in the system.

This is a form of motivation for the public to be more diligent in paying taxes. Taxes are indeed collected from the public, but all their benefits will return to the public.

โ€” Fandi Akhmad YaniBupati Gresik Fandi Akhmad Yani highlighted the motivational aspect of taxpayer appreciation.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.