Indonesia Intensifies Tax Collection Efforts as Revenue Hits 70.2% of Target

Aggressive Year-End Tax Strategies

The Indonesian government is stepping up tax collection efforts through intensification and extensification strategies as the year draws to a close. By October 2025, tax revenue had reached Rp 1,459 trillion, representing 70.2% of the annual target of Rp 2,076.9 trillion ³

. Director General of Taxes Bimo Wijayanto emphasized that the remaining period will be crucial for maximizing all available resources ¹

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https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8220740/ogah-dicap-berburu-di-kebun-binatang-dirjen-pajak-ungkap-jurus-kejar-setoran

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Comprehensive Revenue Enhancement Measures

The DJP is implementing a multi-faceted approach to optimize revenue collection. This includes data mining, internal data exchange within the Ministry of Finance, and audits and law enforcement actions ¹

. The agency has already collected Rp 11.48 trillion from 200 major tax delinquents, with expectations to reach Rp 20 trillion by year-end ⁶

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https://nasional.kontan.co.id/news/dirjen-pajak-genjot-strategi-gali-potensi-penerimaan-untuk-antisipasi-shortfall-2025

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Fiscal Position and Budget Performance

The overall fiscal position shows a deficit of Rp 479.7 trillion or 2.02% of GDP by the end of October 2025 ⁴

. Government revenue stood at Rp 2,113.3 trillion (73.7% of target), while expenditures reached Rp 2,593 trillion (73.5% of target). The government has drawn new debt of Rp 570.1 trillion, amounting to 77.94% of the planned Rp 731.5 trillion ²

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https://finance.detik.com/berita-ekonomi-bisnis/d-8220550/pemerintah-tarik-utang-baru-rp-570-triliun

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Debt Management Strategy

The Ministry of Finance is maintaining a cautious approach to debt management. Vice Minister Suahasil Nazara emphasized that debt financing is being conducted with prudence, flexibility, and discipline to keep debt within safe limits ²

. The government has received approval to use Rp 85.6 trillion from the Budget Surplus (SAL) to reduce bond issuance in 2025.

Market Impact and Future Outlook

The improved financial market conditions are supporting the government's debt financing strategy through measures like cash buffer management and pre-funding when necessary ²

. The DJP remains optimistic about meeting its revenue targets through intensified collection efforts in the final months of 2025.