Jurnal CENDIKIA ISNU
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): ISNU Cendikia September

Understanding Tax Law, Taxes, Tax History, Tax Functions and Tax Type Classification

Ryan Fahri Rangkuti (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Taufik Hidayat Batubara (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Ahmad Asri Nasution (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Darmawan Setia (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Ikhwan Hakim (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
29 Sep 2025

Abstract

The branch of public law known as tax law regulates the relationship between the state as tax collector and the public as taxpayers. The purpose of this study is to provide a comprehensive explanation of the definition, fundamentals, history, function, and classification of taxes. Tax law is divided into formal tax law, which regulates how taxes are collected, and material tax law, which regulates the types of tax obligations. According to experts such as Rochmat Soemitro, R. Santoso Brotodihardjo, and PJA Adriani, taxes are mandatory contributions to the state to finance general expenditures for the welfare of the people, without direct compensation. Taxes have existed since prehistoric times and have developed in complexity in the modern era as a result of the industrial revolution 4.0 and the digitalization of the tax system. Indonesian taxes have undergone many changes from the era of kingdoms and colonialism to the tax reforms implemented in 1983. Taxes serve a budgetary function, which functions to regulate the economy, stabilize prices, and redistribute income. One can categorize taxes based on their characteristics, objectives, and collecting institutions. It is hoped that this study will provide a conceptual basis for improving the tax law system and increasing awareness of taxpayer law.

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jcisnu

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Religion Arts Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

Description

Jurnal Cendikia ISNU SU is a scholarly platform dedicated to advancing research and critical discussions in the field of law. The journal embraces a wide range of topics that reflect the dynamic development of legal studies, both in national and international contexts. The scope of the journal ...