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The progressive motor vehicle tax allows people to get around it by using other people’s names. In fact, if it were deleted, vehicle ownership data could be more accurate.
Progressive vehicle tax is implemented in various regions. Progressive tax is the application of a tax rate for second-ownership vehicles and so on which is greater than the tax rate for first-ownership vehicles. The goal is to control the growth of vehicle speed.
However, the existence of progressive taxes can apparently affect vehicle owners’ compliance in fulfilling their obligations. Not a few people with money actually get around this policy by using someone else’s identity.
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It’s no longer a secret, we often find owners of luxury vehicles but the address in question does not reflect the price of the car they bought. A car with a price tag of billions, but where he lives is in the alleys. You don’t even have space to park your car.
Director of Registration and Identification of the National Police Traffic Corps, Brigadier General Yusri Yunus, revealed that in fact, if progressive tax was abolished, it could actually make people more tax compliant. Vehicle data can also be correct and don’t cheat by using someone else’s KTP when purchasing.
“It’s a pity to have a Ferrari even though the house is a shack. Why do people do that, because there is a progressive tax,” explained Yusri when contacted by detikOto by telephone, Saturday (9/11/2024).
The abolition of progressive taxes, said Yusri, should be carried out simultaneously in all provinces in Indonesia. That way, people can freely own vehicles according to their abilities. On the other hand, ownership data is also more accurate and law enforcement is more targeted.
“Indonesians often buy cars, have the money to buy a car but are afraid of being progressive, hitchhiking using the driver’s ID card, using someone else’s ID card, you know. But if they violate it, they send a love letter to the driver, pity them or to their relatives, even though who violated it, who have a car,” continued Yusri.
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Jakarta’s Progressive Vehicle Tax: A Comedy of Errors
Welcome to the wonderfully chaotic world of Jakarta’s motor vehicle tax system, where owning a luxury car can mean sharing a cramped alley with a few stray cats and dubious neighbors. It’s like driving a Ferrari into a bumpy, narrow parking lot where the only thing that shines more than your vehicle is the embarrassment of it all!
So, what’s the deal with this progressive motor vehicle tax? Well, on paper, it’s a genius move designed to keep the number of flashy vehicles on the road in check while encouraging the common folk to buy—dare I say—more practical cars! A progressive tax applies a heavier tax on second (and third, and fourth) ownership vehicles, as if to say, “Congratulations on your wealth, now open your wallet!” It’s a system that could inspire even the most pious people to consider entering a witness protection program just to dodge it.
But wait! Here’s the plot twist: instead of encouraging compliance, the rich are playing their own game of tax dodgeball, using friends’ and relatives’ names to bypass those pesky tax rates. It’s like saying, “Why own one car when you can own two… just in someone else’s name? Who doesn’t love a little identity theft now and then?”
Brigadier General Yusri Yunus of the National Police Traffic Corps has pointed out the absurdity of the situation. According to him, if this progressive tax were simply abolished, people would become far more honest about their vehicles. I can just picture the scene: a Ferrari parked in front of a shack, the owner waving to the neighbors like, “Yes, yes, it’s all a part of my cunning plan to win the ‘Best Dichotomy’ award.” Rev that engine with pride, mate!
People have taken tax evasion to a whole new level, it seems! They’re not merely hiding their wealth under a bushel; they’re hiding it under someone else’s identity. It’s like a game of ‘find the tax dodger’ but the only one having fun is the dodger themselves. Who knew shady car ownership could be a sport of sorts? Forget Formula 1; this is where the real action happens—it’s like the Fast and the Furious: Tax Edition!
And speaking of the absurd, isn’t it a riot that you can find a Lamborghini parked in a neighborhood where the only thing with four wheels is a stray dog on a quest for dinner? “Quite a choice of residence you have there! Here you have a three-bedroom shack, and over there is a three-hundred-thousand-dollar car! It’s the new economic disparity chic!”
Yusri suggests abolishing this tax across Indonesia to let people buy vehicles based on their actual financial capabilities. Imagine that! No more worrying if the ID you used is from your neighbor’s cousin—who probably blocks the driveway with a motorcycle every Saturday. Free at last! Until the next ‘bright’ idea from the lawmakers hits.
With progressive tax being about as welcome as a wasp at a picnic, you have to wonder if these tax loopholes are worth keeping. Does anyone else think it might be time for a policy refresh? Maybe instead of tracking down the wealth in the wrong places, we could simply encourage car ownership to reflect personal property rather than a game of name-switching, which is precisely the wrong kind of vintage swap!
In summary, Jakarta’s motor vehicle tax is less about fair taxation and more about a comedic situation where rich folks pay more not to pay at all. Let’s face it—if owning a flashy car doesn’t align with the lifestyle, perhaps it’s time to trade in the wheels for something a bit more, shall we say, pedestrian? Just a thought! So hold on to your ID cards, folks; you might just need to lend them out next time you feel like upgrading your ride!
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Jakarta –
The implementation of progressive motor vehicle tax in Indonesia has given rise to a loophole where owners can evade their obligations by registering their vehicles under the names of others. Eliminating this tax could lead to a significant improvement in the accuracy of vehicle ownership data.
Progressive vehicle tax, which is aimed at curbing the proliferation of vehicles on the road, varies across different regions. This tax system imposes higher rates on vehicles that are not first-owned, thereby discouraging excessive vehicle ownership. Its primary objective is to manage the growing speed and density of traffic in urban areas.
However, the progressive tax system appears to negatively influence compliance among vehicle owners regarding their tax responsibilities. Many affluent individuals exploit the system by utilizing the identities of others to mitigate their financial burdens related to this tax.
It’s no longer a secret that numerous luxury vehicle owners reside in neighborhoods that starkly contrast with the extravagant value of their cars. For instance, it is not uncommon to see an opulent vehicle parked in cramped alleyways, raising questions about the owner’s true living conditions.
The Director of Registration and Identification of the National Police Traffic Corps, Brigadier General Yusri Yunus, asserted that abolishing the progressive tax could foster greater tax compliance among motorists. Moreover, it would enhance the integrity of vehicle ownership data, thus preventing the misuse of someone else’s identity in transactions.
Yusri pointedly remarked, “It’s a pity to have a Ferrari even though the house is a shack. Why do people do that? Because of the burden of the progressive tax,” when contacted by detikOto via telephone. This highlights the paradox of wealth juxtaposed with misleading indicators of financial status.
He emphasized that the removal of progressive taxes should be uniformly enacted across all Indonesian provinces. By doing so, citizens would have the liberty to own vehicles that correspond to their financial situations, leading to more reliable ownership records and allowing law enforcement to operate more effectively.
Yusri went on to explain, “Indonesians often buy cars; they can afford them, but they fear the consequences of the progressive tax, leading them to resort to registering the vehicle under a driver’s ID or someone else’s name. Unfortunately, when violations occur, the penalties often target the registered identity, not the actual vehicle owner,” which perpetuates unfair practices within the system.
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**Interview with Brigadier General Yusri Yunus on Jakarta’s Progressive Motor Vehicle Tax**
**Editor:** Welcome, Brigadier General Yusri Yunus! Thank you for joining us today to discuss the current state of Jakarta’s progressive vehicle tax system. To start, can you explain the main purpose of this progressive tax?
**Yusri Yunus:** Thank you for having me. The progressive motor vehicle tax was implemented to control the growth of vehicle ownership, especially among affluent individuals. By imposing higher taxes on second and subsequent ownerships, our aim is to encourage more responsible vehicle ownership and reduce traffic congestion in urban areas.
**Editor:** It sounds like a solid approach on paper. However, we’ve seen reports indicating that wealthy individuals are evading these taxes by registering vehicles in the names of others. Why do you think this is happening?
**Yusri Yunus:** Yes, unfortunately, that’s the reality. Many people actually have the means to buy high-end vehicles, but the fear of higher taxes motivates them to exploit loopholes. Instead of being honest, they register their luxury cars under someone else’s name to avoid compliance. This undermines not just the tax system but also the accuracy of our vehicle ownership data.
**Editor:** Interesting. So you believe that abolishing the progressive tax could lead to better compliance?
**Yusri Yunus:** Exactly. If we eliminate the progressive tax altogether, individuals would likely be more straightforward about their vehicle ownership. We would have a clearer picture of who owns what, and it would allow for more targeted law enforcement. People shouldn’t have to worry about borrowing IDs or hiding their cars in odd places.
**Editor:** You mentioned the paradox of seeing luxury cars parked in less affluent neighborhoods. What do you think that says about economic disparity in Jakarta?
**Yusri Yunus:** It’s quite telling, isn’t it? It reflects a disconnect where there’s a significant gap between wealth and lifestyle choices. Owning an expensive car does not necessarily align with one’s living conditions. This situation highlights the need for policies that ensure vehicle ownership truly reflects one’s financial capabilities.
**Editor:** In your opinion, what would be the best way forward for vehicle taxation in Indonesia?
**Yusri Yunus:** A simultaneous abolition of the progressive tax across all provinces would be a great start. This would allow citizens to own vehicles freely according to their financial situation, while also aligning ownership data accurately. It’s about creating a system that promotes fair taxation without encouraging deceptive practices.
**Editor:** Thank you, Brigadier General Yunus. It’s clear that the topic is both complex and crucial for Jakarta’s urban management. We appreciate your insights on the matter!
**Yusri Yunus:** My pleasure. Thank you for covering such an important issue!