JAKARTA (Yosefardi) – By end of August 2015, tax collection or revenue reached 46% of this year target (Rp1294 trillion). While the shortfall is expected for Rp120 trillion.
As of July 2015, tax collection or revenue reached Rp531.1 trillion, representing 41.04% of this year target.
The target of tax collection is based on 5.3% growth of national economy this year. But the economic development and the low spending of government budget would impact on the achievement of tax collection.
The spread between target (of tax collection) and the realization (achievement) is called as tax shortfall.
Tax Office has collected Rp17.9 trillion tax from listed companies as of August 2015.