Vehicle Tax Arrears Reach Rp 2.4 Trillion, Central Java Government Waives Fines Starting September 21

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SEMARANG, KOMPAS.com - The outstanding Vehicle Tax (PKB) in Central Java has reached Rp 2.4 trillion.

The Provincial Government is offering exemption from administrative sanctions or fines to encourage the public to settle their overdue taxes.

This policy will be in effect from September 21 to December 28, 2026.

The Head of the Central Java Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda), Muhamad Masrofi, stated that according to the 2025 audit results from the Audit Board of Indonesia (BPK), the PKB arrears have reached approximately Rp 2.4 trillion.

"In Central Java Province, the amount reaches Rp 2.4 trillion," Masrofi said during a press conference in Semarang on Friday (18/9/2026).

He noted that the current number of registered vehicles in Central Java is about 17 million units.

However, only around 11 million vehicles are actively recorded as paying the PKB.

Thus, the compliance rate for vehicle tax payments is only around 54 percent.

Of the total vehicles, approximately 80 percent are two-wheelers, while the remaining 20 percent are four-wheelers.

In addition to the arrears contributing to the provincial government's revenue, there are also arrears owed to district/city governments amounting to around Rp 900 billion.

Targeting Revenue Increase of Up to Rp 200 Billion

Through the fine exemption program, Bapenda Central Java aims to boost revenue from the arrears repayment of vehicle taxes.

Masrofi estimates that this program could increase revenues by approximately Rp 150 billion to Rp 200 billion.

"Our target is to see an increase of around Rp 150 to Rp 200 billion," he explained.

However, he noted that the figure could still change depending on public response during the relaxation program period.

He hopes that the PKB fine waiver will not only increase regional revenue but also raise public awareness to fulfill tax obligations.

"Our primary target is to improve compliance," Masrofi said.

He added that the regional tax revenue will be allocated to fund various development needs in Central Java, including infrastructure, education, and health sectors.