Unable To Be Hit Equally, The Execution Of The Kakap Tax Manager Must Go Through A Specific Approach

Photo Certificate: Illustration of the execution of tax evaders.(Ist)

JAKARTA Paramadina University economist, Wijayanto Samirin asked Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadive to be more careful in executing 200 jumbo evaders so as not to backfire in the future.

"The execution of the plan from the Minister of Finance Purbaya is something that must be carried out firmly, but the way of execution must be careful. Don't let it become a backfire," he said, Sunday, September 28, 2025.

According to him, not all tax evaders have sufficient funds to pay off their tax obligations even though legally they already have permanent power, aka inkrah. According to the rules, if taxpayers are unable to fulfill their obligations, the step that is likely to be taken is to confiscate the assets of tax receivable companies.

Meanwhile, assets are not necessarily in good condition and may majority become collateral for bank credit. Given the more dominant bank position, the government may face difficult legal challenges.

On the other hand, continued Wijayanto, confiscation of company assets has the potential to cause a wave of bankruptcy and termination of employment (PHK). If the negative effect reaches this point, investor perceptions of the business climate and Indonesia's economic growth will be affected.

He stated that the execution of the plan of the Minister of Finance for Purbaya should not be one size fit all, or applied with the same approach, without more specific considerations. There are several companies that because of their position and situation need to be given more time to settle these tax debts. Of course, it is not because of their political closeness or political position," he added.

Nevertheless, Wijayanto underlined that the implementation of the plan must be fair and must not be selective so that policies remain credible and effective. The issue, there will be many companies with political connections with the center of power, of course this needs a strong political will from the government," he said.

Previously, the Minister of Finance Purbaya stated that he would pursue 200 big taxpayers who were in arrears. Where legally it has been signed. It is estimated that there is an additional tax potential of Rp. 60 trillion. Purbaya said that the plan would be executed in the near future. He is optimistic that the tax arrears cannot be absent from their obligations.