JAYAPURA - After issuing a policy of eliminating Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) fines, the Papua Provincial Government has again made a new breakthrough for users of two- and four-wheeled vehicles.

This time, through the provision of discounts of Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) for taxpayers. This policy is valid from November to December 2022.

"We extend the PKB fine elimination program until December 2022. There is even an additional program where there will be a discount for the principal of PKB tax," explained the Head of the Papua Province Regional Revenue Management Agency, Setyo Wahyudi, in Jayapura, Wednesday (2/11/2022).

Meanwhile, regarding the discount program, PKB delinquents for four years will be given one year of discount.

Then three-year PKB arrears, will be given a 25 percent discount, while two-year PKB delinquents get a 15 percent discount.

"In essence, we created this program aimed at easing the burden on people whose purchasing power has decreased slightly due to the impact of inflation".

"So with this relief, taxpayers still have the ability and willingness to pay motor vehicle taxes. And the impact on us is that regional revenue increases," he explained.

Regarding the realization of receipts or income during the PKB fine elimination program from August to October, said Setyo Wahyudi, it was recorded at IDR 214.1 billion or 87.58 percent of the state-imposed target of IDR 244.5 billion.

Thus, it can be concluded that from the receipt of PKB over the past three months, the interest of citizens to pay motor vehicle tax is quite high.

"So we feel the need to increase the relaxation time and even add the program by providing discounts," he said. ***