Jakarta mulls VAT cut to boost sluggish consumption


Indonesia Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa. — The Jakarta Post

JAKARTA: The Finance Ministry is exploring the possibility of reducing the value-added tax (VAT) rate to boost consumption next year, despite an ongoing decline in tax collection.

However, the decision will depend on how revenue collection and the overall economy pan out this year.

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