Why Motor Vehicle Tax Amounts Are Not Always the Same? Here's the Explanation

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Motor vehicle tax (PKB) is a routine obligation that must be paid annually by vehicle owners to ensure their vehicles can be legally used on public roads. However, the amount of tax that must be paid can change from year to year, either increasing or decreasing. This change in vehicle tax often raises questions among vehicle owners, especially regarding the reasons why the Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) amount can change each year. “It can (change) because the tax is adjusted to the vehicle’s market value (NJKB), and this selling price will be evaluated every year,” said Herlina to Kompas.com, some time ago. Herlina explained that the results of the vehicle market value evaluation will be set through a Governor’s Decree (Pergub). This determination refers to data from various stakeholders, including the agency holding the brand (APM), as the basis for adjusting vehicle tax. With the periodic evaluation of the vehicle market value (NJKB) carried out by local governments, the amount of Motor Vehicle Tax (PKB) can change each year following market conditions and vehicle values. Therefore, vehicle owners need to understand that changes in vehicle tax are normal because the PKB calculation is based on the latest data set through a Governor’s Decree. KOMPAS.com is committed to providing clear, trustworthy, and balanced facts. Support the sustainability of clear journalism and enjoy comfortable reading without ads through Membership. Join KOMPAS.com Plus now.