Question on vehicle tax

Question on vehicle tax

From Media Indonesia

Can we, who pay the motorized vehicle tax, be informed of how
the proceeds of this tax are spent, particularly in Jakarta given
that the rate of this tax is relatively high, and also of how the
proceeds, which are not sufficiently disseminated among the
community, are spent.

Take, for example, a 1,600-cc automobile manufactured in the
year 1995. In 1998 the tax rate imposed was some Rp 617,000. In
1999 the figure rose to Rp 920,000 and in the year 2000 it is Rp
1,135,000. In view of the considerable increase every year and
considering that there is a large number of automobiles in
Jakarta, the proceeds from the motorized vehicle tax in this
capital city must be high.

However, motorists cannot expect road and traffic facilities
compatible with these high proceeds from the tax. Traffic
congestion is everywhere, road safety is poor and many roads are
in a bad condition.

May this letter make the relevant authorities understand that
taxpayers have borne a heavy burden in terms of the motorized
vehicle tax.

AZIS SUBIARTO

Jakarta