The extensification of tax must consider many factors. Do not allow economic gloom to cast a shadow over certain sectors.

The government has appointed local marketplaces (lokapasar) as digital trade tax collectors. Taxes from this sector have the potential to rise significantly in 2023.

After a very dynamic journey, we have reached a milestone in the history of Indonesian taxation. Once again, we have proven our ability to take advantage of a period of crisis by turning challenges into hope.

This ironically contradicts the spirit of the Jobs Creation Law, which aims to encourage investment and create jobs.

We also have to consider the externalities of the new policy. The government’s plan to increase non-tax revenue in the fisheries sector should not have a negative impact on the wider community.

Once the economy begins to recover, these tax incentives will be eliminated gradually. Furthermore, taxes will be increased again to finance the country\'s development programs.

Multinational companies will have to pay a minimum tax rate of 15 percent to the country of origin and the countries where their business units operate.

An international cooperation on taxation is considered crucial to mobilize domestic revenue so that the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy can be minimized.