The research team from UB Directorate of Research and Community Service (DRPM) chaired by Prof. Setyo Tri Wahyudi, S.E., M.Ec., Ph.D studied regional taxes and levies to optimize regional revenue potential in Tulungagung Regency. Team members consisting of Rihana Sofie Nabella, SE., ME and RR Ayu Firdausiah, SE, M.M. with the support of a supporting team consisting of Kartika Sari, SE., MM, M. Fajar Dito Prakoso, SE, Azna Abrory Wardana, SH., MH, Kurniasih Yuni Pratiwi, S.Sos, MA and Prayoga Rizki Wikandani, S.AP.
“The low level of Original Regional Income (PAD) and the high level of Central to Regional Financial Transfers (TKDD) show the level of regional dependence on assistance from the central government,” said Setyo when presenting the program report to the Head of Tulungagung Regency Regional Research and Innovation Agency (BRIDA), Dr. Adi Prasetiya, S.E., M.M.
Based on the results of the study, researchers provide several recommendations for increasing regional income originating from taxes and levies in Tulungagung Regency. The first program is regular evaluation and adjustment of income targets every semester, which is expected to produce regular evaluation reports by the Regional Revenue Service. In this way, various problems and alternative solutions have been identified in an effort to increase regional income revenues sourced from regional taxes and levies.
Furthermore, expanding income is carried out through research and development of new sectors such as the digital economy, tourism and restaurants, as well as involving local economic actors in workshops, with the target of increasing income. Improving the quality of public services is planned through community satisfaction surveys and service improvement programs, with the aim of increasing community satisfaction. Thus, the identification of factors inhibiting regional revenue from being optimal for each type of regional taxes and levies.
Socialization and education on taxes and levies is also the main focus, with campaigns through mass media and training for the community, it is expected that it will increase taxpayer compliance. Increased supervision is carried out through human resource training, use of information technology for monitoring, as well as routine audits and unannounced inspections, with the target of reducing cases of non-compliance. Thus, strategies and policy formulations relate to programs and activities to optimize the potential for regional taxes and levies. Lastly, repairing and developing public infrastructure, including identifying urgent repairs, building new facilities, and routine maintenance, is expected to increase accessibility, community mobility, as well as tax and levy revenues. These programs will be implemented by various related agencies such as the Regional Revenue Service, Communication and Information Service, Public Works and Spatial Planning Service, and Bappeda.[tim/sitirahma/ UB PR/ Trans. Iir]
