Basuki: Paying Excise Tax is a Must
Reported by Erna Martiyanti | Translated by Trias Risangayu
Jakarta Governor, Basuki 'Ahok' Tjahaja Purnama asked entrepreneurs to obey paying excise taxes. For those who do not pay, will be given strict punishment.
Excise taxes payment is obligation
"Excise taxes payment is obligation. If not, the taxpayer will be followed up," said Ahok, during socialization along with PPKBC TMP A Jakarta with Jakarta Provincial Government related to the provision of alcoholic beverage excise, at City Hall, Wednesday (12/2).
Even, he prefers not get taxes from entertainment venues, if any selling alcoholic beverages that do not pay taxes. "I insist, I choose a zero tax rather than drugs. We also agree with it if you are caught selling drinks not pay excise taxes," he expressed.
Basuki Invites Customs to Join With PTSPHe asserted, the toughest sanction that will be given is license revocation and closure of business. Nevertheless, it does not prohibit the circulation of alcoholic beverages. "If they do not pay excise, we will revoke the license," he expressed.
Ahok acknowledged, will act decisively to anyone. "I follow the rules," he asserted.