Indonesia's fiscal stability is currently facing dual challenges arising from surging tax refund burdens and government efforts to expand the reach of tax administration. This summary aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the state of national revenue and the government's strategic steps in maintaining economic resilience through the strengthening of the cooperative sector.
The state's financial condition is currently under significant pressure due to the trend of tax overpayment refunds. By the end of November 2025, tax restitution realization reportedly surpassed Rp351 trillion, representing a 35.5% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. This surge in refund requests directly erodes net tax revenue, thereby placing an additional burden on the state treasury in financing development expenditures.
This situation is predicted not to subside in the near future, considering that tax updates throughout 2025 also tend to slow down. Fiscal analysis indicates that the threat of high restitution burdens will continue into 2026, triggered by the accumulation of filings from various industrial sectors still struggling amidst the economic slowdown. For business actors and investors, this condition signals the potential for fiscal policy tightening or intensification of tax collection in the future to maintain the state budget balance.
Amidst this restitution pressure, the government is taking proactive steps to strengthen the tax base from the grassroots. The Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) is now synergizing with the Ministry of Cooperatives to accelerate the Taxpayer Identification Number (NPWP) registration process for Merah Putih Village Cooperatives across Indonesia. This effort aims to integrate the people's economy into the formal administrative system, which simultaneously facilitates cooperatives in accessing banking facilities and other government support.
Overall, the government is currently balancing the scales between swelling tax refund obligations and intensification efforts through new economic sectors. A deep understanding of market dynamics and changes in tax regulations is crucial for the public and business actors to adapt to potential shifts in fiscal policy in the coming years.
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