Tax office on Net

JAKARTA (JP): The Directorate General of Tax launched on Monday its homepage http://www.pajak.go.id in a bid to educate both local and foreign taxpayers about their obligations.

Director General of Tax Anshari Ritonga said the Internet was an effective means to communicate the office's policy and simultaneously obtain feedback from the public.

He added the launching of the homepage was part of the government's efforts to improve transparency.

English translations of all the homepage's contents were not completed, but English text of the new tax law is available.

The homepage has 15 menus covering items such as tax rulings, news and information, the country's tax system,and a suggestion box.(rei)