Thekabarnews.com—The Taxation Directorate General (DJP) has revived more than 28,000 dormant taxpayers this year. This was part of an effort to widen the country’s tax base and boost state revenue.

On June 12, the tax authority reactivated the status of 24,672 taxpayers classified as non-effective (NE), inactive, or dormant, according to Kontan News. In addition, 28,257 inactive taxpayers were reactivated in 2026, along with other reactivation activities.

The fiscal impact of the reactivation program has already been significant. DJP said taxpayers returning to active status contributed Rp20.63 trillion to state revenue as of May 31.

The sum is the largest component of the broader tax base expansion program. This program has generated an additional Rp23.5 trillion so far this year.

There was also strong growth in voluntary taxpayer registrations, the tax authority said. The national tax administration has seen growing public participation in the country’s taxation system. By mid-June 2026, 1.84 million new taxpayers had voluntarily registered.

The main government measures to enhance fiscal sustainability are to broaden the tax base rather than to increase tax rates.

Instead, the authorities are contemplating enhancing taxpayer compliance, identifying those who were dormant, and promoting voluntary registration.

In the future, DJP will utilize data analytics and digital technology to identify potential sources of tax revenue.

Officials said the agency also will improve its ability to track economic activity. This refers to economic activity that historically has not been within the formal tax system.

The plan includes strengthening tax surveillance of the digital economy, shadow economy, and informal sector that have grown significantly recently.

The government also seeks to improve tax compliance and develop a more complete and fair tax system. The government will use advanced technologies and data-driven monitoring to achieve this.

Officials hope they can use digital tools to identify untaxed economic activity and profile taxpayers more accurately.

The latest figures are more a reflection of the government’s wider ambition to modernize Indonesia’s tax administration and expand the pool of active taxpayers. This is instead of simply increasing the tax burden on existing taxpayers.

Authorities expect such initiatives to increase state revenue and provide more sustainable financing for public services and national development programs.

As Indonesia’s economy continues to digitize, DJP will expand its use of technology to improve tax compliance and broaden the tax base. The authority will also ensure that new sectors contribute their fair share to the country’s fiscal system. These reforms are considered crucial in underpinning sustainable economic growth and sound public finances.

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