Pemerintah naikkan tarif PBB pedesaan dan perkotaan setelah kerek tarif PPN

Summary

The Indonesian government has announced an increase in the value-added tax (VAT) from 10% to 11%, effective April 1, 2012. Additionally, the maximum property tax rate will rise to 0.5% from 0.3%. This change is part of the draft law on financial relations between central and regional governments, aimed at rationalizing local taxes and fees. While this allows regional governments more flexibility in tax implementation, experts warn it may lead to potential revenue losses. Nonetheless, the Finance Minister anticipates that local revenue could increase significantly despite the reduction in the number of local tax types.

Takeaways

• 📈 The government is increasing the value-added tax rate from 10% to 11% starting April 1, 2012.
• 🏢 The maximum tax rate for rural and urban land and building tax (PBB P2) will rise to 0.5%, up from the current 0.3%.
• 📜 The draft law on financial relations between central and local governments has been approved by the parliamentary committee.
• 🗓️ The next step for the draft law is a discussion in the upcoming plenary meeting of the parliament for formal approval.
• 💼 The new PBB P2 tax rate will allow for flexibility in implementation by local governments.
• 🧾 A taxable sale value range of only 20% from the total sales value of tax objects is set in the new regulation.
• 📊 The increase in PBB P2 rates may not necessarily lead to a higher tax burden for the public.
• 🔍 Tax analyst Fadli Akbar views the PBB P2 increase as a consequence of local tax rationalization.
• 🧮 The number of local taxes has been reduced from 16 to 14, and local fees from 32 to 18 types under the new law.
• 📈 Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati estimates that local revenue could increase by up to 50% under the new regulation.

Q & A

What is the new tax rate proposed for value-added tax (VAT)?

The new tax rate for value-added tax (VAT) has been proposed to increase from 10% to 11%, effective from April 1, 2012.

What changes are being made to the property tax rate (PBB P2)?

The maximum rate for the property tax (PBB P2) for urban and rural areas is proposed to rise from 0.3% to 0.5%.

What legislative body is discussing the proposed changes in tax rates?

The proposed changes in tax rates are being discussed by the House of Representatives of Indonesia (DPR-RI).

What flexibility will local governments have regarding the new property tax rates?

Local governments will have the flexibility to implement the new maximum property tax rate (PBB P2) based on the classification and area of the buildings.

How has the number of regional taxes been affected by the new legislation?

The new legislation (RUU HKPD) has reduced the number of regional taxes from 16 to 14 types.

What is the potential impact of the new tax regulations on local government revenue?

While the types of regional taxes and levies have decreased, the potential for local governments to increase their revenue remains, as they can adjust rates flexibly.

Who is Astera Primanto Bakti, and what is his role in this context?

Astera Primanto Bakti is the Director General of Fiscal Balance at the Ministry of Finance, and he supports the proposed changes to the property tax rates.

What is the purpose of the RUU HKPD legislation?

The purpose of the RUU HKPD legislation is to rationalize local taxes and levies, thereby potentially increasing local revenue while simplifying the tax system.

What did Fadli Akbar, a tax analyst, suggest about the increase in PBB P2?

Fadli Akbar indicated that the increase in PBB P2 is a consequence of the rationalization of local taxes and suggests that there could be potential loss in regional revenue due to the reduction in the number of local taxes.

What impact does the Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, predict for local revenue?

Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati predicts that despite fewer types of taxes and levies, local revenue could increase significantly, potentially up to 50%, especially for districts.