Tax Filings Drop 14.26 Percent, DJP Kalselteng Records 304,959 Reports

Saputra Berry    Sunday, March 29, 2026    Comment   

Tax Filings Drop 14.26 Percent, DJP Kalselteng Records 304,959 Reports

DJP Kalselteng records 304,959 tax filings by March 2026, down 14.26 percent. Taxpayers are urged to file before April 30 to avoid penalties.

Banjarmasin — Kanwil DJP Kalselteng has recorded a total of 304,959 Annual Tax Return (SPT) filings as of March 2026, marking a decline compared to the same period last year.

Head of Public Outreach, Services, and Public Relations (P2 Humas) Moch Luqman Hakim stated that the number represents a contraction of 14.26 percent year-over-year.

“This figure shows a decrease compared to last year, particularly among individual taxpayers,” Luqman said in Banjarmasin on Friday.

Decline Seen in Both Individual and Corporate Filings

In detail, individual taxpayer filings reached 298,111 SPT, down 13.72 percent compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, corporate tax filings totaled 6,848 SPT, experiencing a sharper decline of 32.44 percent.

Most regional units under DJP Kalselteng also showed a downward trend, especially in the individual taxpayer segment.

However, several units reported positive performance, indicating that opportunities to improve tax compliance remain open through better education and optimized services.

Extended Holidays Contribute to the Decline

According to Luqman, one of the key factors behind the drop in filings is the overlap with long public holidays, including Nyepi and Eid al-Fitr.

This situation is believed to have delayed tax reporting activities, although overall public awareness remains relatively stable.

DJP Offers Relief and Encourages Immediate Filing

To boost compliance, the tax authority has implemented a policy waiving administrative penalties for taxpayers who submit their returns by April 30, 2026.

“This is an opportunity for taxpayers to file their returns without worrying about penalties,” Luqman explained.

He also emphasized that all tax service offices are ready to provide assistance, both in person and through online services.

DJP encourages taxpayers to file their returns accurately, completely, and clearly while utilizing the digital facilities provided by the government.

FAQ

1. Why did tax return filings decline this year?
The decline is mainly due to long public holidays coinciding with the reporting period.

2. Can taxpayers still file without penalties?
Yes, administrative penalties are waived until April 30, 2026.

3. How can I file my tax return?
You can file online via e-Filing or visit the nearest tax office.

4. Who is required to file tax returns?
Both individual and corporate taxpayers registered with a tax ID (NPWP).

5. Does DJP provide assistance?
Yes, assistance is available both offline at tax offices and online.

Palangka Raya Mayor Pushes Data Collection On Quarry Tax Compliance

Ria Sartika    Saturday, March 28, 2026    Comment   

Palangka Raya Mayor Pushes Data Collection On Quarry Tax Compliance

Palangka Raya Mayor Fairid Naparin pushes quarry tax data collection to improve compliance and boost regional revenue.

The Palangka Raya City Government is stepping up efforts to optimize regional revenue. One of the key strategies being implemented is a renewed data collection process targeting taxpayers in the Mineral Non-Metal and Rock (MBLB) sector, particularly quarry mining businesses.

Mayor Fairid Naparin emphasized that the data collection process is being carried out regularly and continuously. The main goal is to ensure that all business operators comply with their tax obligations in accordance with existing regulations.

“This data collection specifically targets quarry mining activities, which fall under the authority of the local government,” Fairid stated.

Data Collection Involves Military and Police

Interestingly, the initiative is not only handled by the Regional Tax and Retribution Management Agency (BPPRD), but also involves the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) and the National Police (Polri).

This collaboration aims to ensure that field operations run more effectively, transparently, and under strict supervision.

Such cross-sector cooperation is expected to minimize potential violations while also strengthening public trust in the local tax system.

Data Validation Becomes Key Focus

The renewed data collection also aims to validate taxpayer data, which has been considered potentially inaccurate in some cases.

In practice, discrepancies are often found between reported figures and actual conditions in the field—whether in terms of production volume or operational activities.

With more accurate data, the government will be able to:

• Identify potential tax leakage

• Map taxpayer compliance levels

• Develop more targeted policies

Boosting Regional Revenue From Mining Sector

The MBLB sector has long been considered a promising source of Local Own-Source Revenue (PAD). However, actual revenue collection has fallen significantly short of expectations.

In 2025, BPPRD recorded a tax target of IDR 5 billion (approximately USD equivalent adjusted locally), but realization only reached around IDR 23 million.

This gap highlights the untapped potential that still needs to be optimized.

Through this data collection effort, the government hopes to significantly increase revenue from the mining sector.

Impact On Regional Development

Taxes paid by business operators will ultimately be returned to the public in the form of development programs and improved public services.

From infrastructure projects to community welfare initiatives, regional development heavily depends on optimized local revenue.

For this reason, the government is also urging taxpayers to be more proactive, aware, and responsible in fulfilling their obligations.

Encouraging A Healthy Business Climate

Beyond revenue improvement, this policy is also aimed at creating a tax system that is:

• Fair

• Transparent

• Accountable

This approach is expected to foster a healthier and more sustainable business environment in Palangka Raya.

Compliant businesses will benefit from greater legal certainty and increased trust in conducting their operations.

FAQ

1. What is MBLB tax?

MBLB tax refers to taxes imposed on the extraction of non-metal minerals and rocks such as sand, gravel, and soil.

2. Why focus on quarry mining?

Because it falls under local government authority and has strong potential to boost regional revenue.

3. Why involve military and police?

To ensure the process is secure, transparent, and properly supervised in the field.

4. What are the benefits of this data collection?

To ensure accurate tax data, prevent revenue leakage, and increase regional income.

5. Where does the tax revenue go?

It is used for regional development, infrastructure, and public welfare programs.