Today Appointed, Here Is A Mountain Of Tasks For Bimo And Lieutenant General Djaka In Tax And Customs

The appointment of the directors general at the Ministry of Finance took place this morning, Friday (23/5/2025), including the new Director General of Taxes and the Director General of Customs and Excise. The two individuals rumored to occupy these strategic positions are Bimo Wijayanto and Lieutenant General TNI Djaka Budi Utama. However, significant challenges await them as soon as they officially assume their roles. From issues related to the taxation system to the threat of illegal goods flooding the market, the responsibilities of these two new directors general cannot be taken lightly. Bhima Yudhistira, Executive Director of the Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS), believes that improving the Coretax system should be the top priority for the Directorate General of Taxes. This system serves as the backbone of tax services and oversight, yet it still harbors numerous technical and regulatory issues. "This week, I discussed with tax professionals, and there are still problems regarding Coretax that need urgent attention, both technical and regulatory issues must be resolved immediately," he stated when contacted by Kompas.com on Wednesday. 

In addition to Coretax, monitoring illegal cigarettes is also a crucial focus for the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP). Illegal cigarettes are estimated to cost the state trillions of rupiah. The gaps in oversight that remain unaddressed are exploited by unscrupulous business operators, and it is even suspected that some are backed by certain officials. Meanwhile, Lieutenant General Djaka Budi Utama, who is expected to lead the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, will face similar challenges. Besides illegal cigarettes, the surge in illegal imports, particularly textiles from China, needs to be closely monitored as it poses a threat to the domestic processing industry. "Moreover, due to the trade war, there will be an increasing influx of cheap illegal goods from China into Indonesia. This certainly poses a serious threat to our processing industry. A strong processing industry is essential to maintain job opportunities," Bhima remarked. 

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