The Increase In Entertainment Tax Tariffs Was Protested By Inul Daratista And Hotman Paris, Here Are The Rules

YOGYAKARTA The increase in entertainment tax rates has received protests from many parties. One of them came from dangdut singer and businessman, Inul Daratista. He made strong criticism of the government's policy of increasing the tax on certain goods and services (PBJT) for entertainment services from 25 percent to 40 percent to 75 percent.

Through his Instagram account, Inul uploaded a report containing the opinion of the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy (Menparekraf) Sandiaga Uno stating that the increase in entertainment taxes will not kill the tourism industry.

"How come it's not deadly?? 40-75 percent..... That's it? Charged to a customer?? Wong guests go up 10 thousand just hurry... scream...!!! " wrote Inul on Thursday, January 11, 2024, quoted by VOI.

Apart from Inul, the famous lawyer Hotman Paris Hutapea also protested the policy of increasing entertainment tax rates.

Through his official Instagram account, @hotmanparisofficial, Hotman said that the increase in PBJT rates could threaten the continuity of the tourism industry in Indonesia.

What? 40 to 75 percent tax?? What?? OMG (the sustainability of the tourism industry in Indonesia is threatened)," said Hotman on Saturday, January 6, 2024.

For information, entertainment taxes are taxes on the implementation of entertainment, covering all types of spectacles, performances, games, and/or crowds that are enjoyed by being paid.

The rules regarding entertainment tax rates protested by Inul Daratista and Hotman Paris are contained in Law Number 1 of 2022 concerning Financial Relations between the Central Government and the Regional Government (HKPD).

This law also regulates the Rate of Certain Goods and Services Tax (PBJT). PBJT is a type of tax collected by district/city governments whose taxes are paid by consumers so that business actors only collect taxes that have been set.

In Article 58 Paragraph 2 of the HKPD Law, it is stated that the amount of PBJT for entertainment services is at least 40 percent and the highest is 75.

Based on Article 55 of Law Number 1 of 2022 (HUU HKPD), which is included in the tax subject for Art and Entertainment Services, among others:

Especially for entertainment services at discotheques, karaoke, nightclubs, bars, and steam/spa, the minimum tax rate is 40 percent and the highest is 75 percent.

This information is stated in Article 58 item (2) which reads:

Especially the PBJT tariff for entertainment services at discotheques, karaoke, nightclubs, bars, and steam/spa baths is set at the lowest 40% (fourty percent) and at the highest 75% (seventy five percent). )

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