- Experts warn that increasing the value-added tax (VAT) in Indonesia could backfire
- The plan to raise VAT to 12 percent could threaten state revenue and hinder efforts to improve the tax ratio
- Researchers suggest considering alternative revenue streams instead of a VAT hike
- The economy is currently not in good shape, making a VAT increase risky
- A VAT hike could increase costs for producers and consumers, especially during a weak economy
Source: thejakartapost.com
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