Indonesia’s tax administration has entered a high-stakes phase. In August 2025, the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP) made headlines with two intertwined developments: the introduction of Genta, a self-service tool for downloading taxpayer data from Coretax, and the securing of a US$500 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to modernize the tax system. On paper, this looks like progress. In reality, the road ahead is strewn with technical, institutional, and political landmines. To subscribe please click here
