The head of Indonesia's tax agency has denied issuing any directive to aggressively pursue taxes on rental homes, according to finance.detik.com. The clarification follows public discussion about whether authorities were launching a new crackdown on landlords.
Director General of Taxes Purbaya stated there was no instruction to chase rental property owners, finance.detik.com reports. He described the collection as ordinary and routine, not a new or special measure, according to CNBC Indonesia.
The tax office has separately clarified that income tax on rental homes is not a new levy, the Directorate General of Taxes said in its own statement. The agency explained the difference between rental homes and boarding houses, with Kompas.tv noting the applicable rates and rules already exist in current law.
Reports from DDTCNews indicate the tax agency moved to clarify the issue amid rising speculation about a push to extract more revenue from property rentals. The discussion appears to have gained traction in recent days, prompting the official response.
Purbaya's denial aligns with the tax office's broader message that it is simply enforcing long-standing provisions. The agency emphasized that rental income has always been subject to tax, and no fresh policy or target has been introduced.
Observers will likely watch whether the tax office issues further guidance to landlords on compliance obligations. The clarification may also ease concerns among small-scale rental operators who feared heightened scrutiny. For now, the agency maintains that its actions remain within normal administrative practice, with no special campaign against rental home businesses.
