Tax
Finance minister to aid tax officials suspected in KPK bribery probe, as raids target DJP
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Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa pledged legal assistance for tax officials named suspects in the KPK's January 2026 tax bribery sting, while emphasizing no interference in the probe. This follows January 13 raids on tax authority offices and a mining firm's site.
The Directorate General of Taxes records 1,150,414 annual tax returns filed by the morning of February 2, 2026, for the 2025 tax year. This figure includes various taxpayer categories, such as individuals and corporations. The DJP urges taxpayers to file promptly to avoid fines.
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The Korean unit of online retailer Coupang transferred more than 900 billion won ($620 million) in expenses to its US headquarters in 2024, according to an audit report. These related-party expenses, including service fees and royalties, totaled over 2.5 trillion won from 2020 to 2024. Tax authorities are investigating the transactions amid concerns over potential tax avoidance.