Indonesia's Tax Authority Remains Optimistic About 2025 Revenue Target

Tax Collection Progress and Challenges

Indonesia's Director General of Taxes, Bimo Wijayanto, expressed confidence that the country can achieve its 2025 tax revenue target of Rp 2.189 trillion despite facing challenges in the current collection process. As of October 2025, tax revenue has reached Rp 1.459 trillion, representing a 3.8% decline compared to the same period in the previous year when it was Rp 1.517 trillion.

Efforts to Boost Tax Collection

The tax authority is implementing various strategies to enhance revenue collection. These include intensifying tax audits and improving overall tax compliance among taxpayers. Bimo emphasized that the remaining month will be critical in determining whether the target can be met. The tax office is working diligently to bridge the remaining gap of Rp 730 trillion in just one month.

Implications for Indonesia's Budget

The achievement of this tax revenue target is crucial for Indonesia's state budget (APBN) for 2025. A successful realization of this target will support the government's fiscal plans and enable the allocation of funds to various national development programs and public services. The tax authority's optimism is based on their comprehensive efforts to optimize revenue collection through both compliance improvement and enforcement actions.