Jurnal Sahabat ISNU SU
Vol. 2 No. 2 (2025): ISNU Jurnal Sahabat September

Types of Tax Collection in the Indonesian Taxation System and Their Impact on Taxpayers

Audrey Aisyah Putri (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Salsabilla Hamdi (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Siti Rahayu (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Zaldy Ichsan (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Agil Fadhlur Rahman Dzaky Ramadhan (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Sep 2025

Abstract

The tax collection system in Indonesia plays a crucial role in determining the effectiveness of state revenue and the level of taxpayer compliance. Three types of tax collection systems are used: the official assessment system, the withholding system, and the self-assessment system. The official assessment system directly determines the amount of tax payable, while the withholding system involves a third party withholding and remitting tax on behalf of the taxpayer. The self-assessment system empowers taxpayers to calculate, pay, and report their own taxes. This study aims to analyze the differences in the characteristics of these three systems and evaluate their impact on taxpayer behavior. The method used is a qualitative descriptive approach through literature review. The results show that the self-assessment system encourages independence and tax awareness, but presents challenges in oversight. The withholding system is considered effective in ensuring tax revenue, but still poses the potential for withholding errors. Meanwhile, the official assessment system grants full control to the tax authorities, but tends to be less efficient and less actively involves taxpayers. Understanding these three systems is crucial in developing fair and efficient tax policies that can improve compliance and minimize the administrative burden on taxpayers.

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jsisnu

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Religion Humanities Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice

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The scope of this journal includes, but is not limited to: Primary, Secondary, and Higher Education Studies on curriculum development, teaching strategies, assessment, and competency building at various levels of education. Educational Management and Policy Research on leadership, school governance, ...