JAYAPURA - The Regional Revenue Management Agency (Bapenda) of Papua released the realization of Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) revenue in August 2022, a double increase compared to the previous month. The realization reached IDR 35.9 billion.

This was conveyed by the Head of the Regional Revenue Management Agency (Bappenda) of Papua Province, Setyo Wahyudi in Jayapura, Tuesday (13/9/2022).

Nevertheless, Setyo ensured that the increase in PKB realization in August 2022 was influenced by the tax penalty elimination program imposed by the provincial government. 

"Before a tax penalty exemption program, PKB revenues were around IDR 14 billion to IDR 17 billion. Once there is a tax exemption program it increases by 100 percent. Of course, we would like to thank the vehicle owners who have made their vehicle tax payments," he explained.

Meanwhile, the realization of PKB revenues since the beginning of September 2022 until now, said Setyo, has reached IDR 9 billion. He hopes that the realization of PKB in September to October 2022, will increase as much as last August.

"The PKB fine exemption program will last from August to October. Hopefully, people will continue to take advantage of this relaxation program and pay their vehicle tax".

"But in general, the realization of PKB revenue in Papua is still under the target charged by the state. For example, last August, the realization of PKB was still around 63 percent of the target of 66.5 percent. This means that the acceptance of this PKB is still under the target, even though there was a surge in admissions in August. In September, the PKB target is 75 percent, so the hope is that at least with this relaxation program, we can achieve the target," he said. ***