Lebak Regency Profiles Taxpayers to Replace Lost Rice‑Field Tax
December 14, 2025 • Ben Asmadeus
Lebak Regency will conduct profiling of all taxpayers to identify new revenue potential after the property‑tax exemption for rice fields smaller than 5,000 m². The estimated loss amounts to IDR 5 billion. The profiling starts on 14 December 2025.
Acting Head of the Regional Revenue Agency, Agung Budi Santoso, said a dedicated team has been formed to collect data, assess real potential across all tax types, and consider taxpayers' ability to pay. The initiative also supports a higher revenue target for 2026. It aligns with Law No 1/2022 on Center‑Local Fiscal Relations and Government Regulation No 35/2023, which allow local tax facilities including exemptions.
The profiling aims to offset the deficit without overburdening taxpayers while maintaining the region’s fiscal balance. Lower PBB rates for agricultural land remain in place, and full exemptions are limited to small rice fields. This reflects the local government's commitment to support farmers and ensure financial stability.
Source: DDTCNews