Gresik Regency Appreciates Taxpayers as Revenue Realisation Reaches Rp 590.2 Billion

The Gresik Regency Government has expressed its appreciation to taxpayers after the realisation of local tax revenue reached 52.91 percent, or Rp 590.248 billion, by the middle of 2026. This achievement is seen as a foundation for accelerating development across various sectors while strengthening a culture of tax compliance within the community.

To mark the achievement, the government held an appreciation event for taxpayers of Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB), Motor Vehicle Title Transfer Fee (BBNKB), and Certain Goods and Services Tax (PBJT) for Food and Beverages Phase I 2026 at Soto Cak Har Restaurant, Menganti Branch, on Tuesday, 14 July 2026. The event was attended by the Head of the Gresik Regional Tax Management Unit of the East Java Provincial Revenue Agency, Eko Setiawan, along with officials from the Gresik Regency Government, representatives from PT Jasa Raharja, the Indonesian Notaries Association, the PPAT Association, Bank Jatim Gresik Branch, Subaga Mitra Solusi, as well as business operators and members of the public.

Gresik Regent Fandi Akhmad Yani stated that appreciating taxpayers is part of the local government’s strategy to build a tax-aware culture. He noted that every tax paid by the public is an investment for the development of Gresik Regency. “All taxes paid by the public will return to the public. The government merely manages them into development whose benefits can be felt by everyone,” Yani said.

He explained that taxes collected from the public become Regional Original Income (PAD), which is then returned in the form of infrastructure development, improved public services, and various programmes that directly address community needs. Therefore, the compliance of the public and business operators in fulfilling tax obligations plays a vital role in maintaining the sustainability of regional development. “This is a form of motivation for the public to be more compliant in paying taxes. Taxes are indeed collected from the public, but all the benefits will return to the public,” he added.

To support increased compliance, the Gresik Regency Government continues to provide guidance to business operators, particularly in the food and beverage sector. Through the installation of tapping boxes, every transaction can be recorded transparently so that PBJT revenue is managed accountably and optimally. Additionally, the government is promoting non-cash transactions as an easier, safer, and more practical alternative for tax payments. This digitalisation is expected to enhance transparency and the effectiveness of regional revenue management.

Yani said that the appreciation for taxpayers has been held since last year and was held again for the first phase of 2026. This strategy is considered to have contributed to increased public compliance, reflected in the local tax revenue achievement up to the middle of the year. “We hope that by the end of the year, tax revenue achievement will be even better. Most importantly, the public sees that the taxes they pay are genuinely managed into PAD and then spent for the public interest,” he said.

Yani cited the main road in Menganti District as evidence of the benefits of tax. Five years ago, it had only two lanes, but the infrastructure has now been widened to four lanes with a width of about 14 metres along approximately 13 kilometres to the border of Surabaya City. According to him, development in the Menganti area will continue through the construction of alternative roads connecting several strategic areas. This step is part of the Gresik Regency Government’s commitment to achieving equitable development across all regions. “We do not want development to be concentrated only in Gresik City or the northern areas. Today, the public can see that South Gresik is also a development priority. This equitable development is what we want to continue to deliver for all the people of Gresik Regency,” he said.

Meanwhile, Regional Secretary Achmad Washil Miftahul Rahman reported that as of 13 July 2026, local tax revenue realisation had reached 52.91 percent, or Rp 590.248 billion. Several tax types recorded positive achievements, including Land and Building Tax (PBB) at 73.38 percent or Rp 183.448 billion, Non-Metal and Rock Mineral Tax (MBLB) at 56.77 percent or Rp 2.536 billion, BBNKB Opsen at 54.15 percent or Rp 30.877 billion, and PBJT for Food and Beverages at 53.75 percent or Rp 27.949 billion. Positive achievements were also shown by PBJT for Entertainment at 51.12 percent or Rp 2.471 billion, PBJT for Parking at 51.04 percent or Rp 2.041 billion, PBJT for Electricity at 51.01 percent or Rp 142.833 billion, and PKB Opsen at 50.39 percent or Rp 61.862 billion. To support transparency in local tax revenue, the Gresik Regency Government has installed 173 tapping box units as transaction monitoring tools in various business premises.

During the event, the Gresik Regency Government also presented various forms of appreciation to lucky taxpayers. For the PKB, BBNKB, and PKB/BBNKB Opsen categories, prizes included three motorcycles and six umrah savings packages worth Rp 35 million. Meanwhile, for PBJT Food and Beverage subjects, six half-PK air conditioning units and six two-door refrigerators were provided. The entire recipient selection process was conducted through an open, transparent, and accountable draw.