TOFEDU: The Future of Education Journal
Vol 5 No 2 (2026): Continued

An Analysis of Annual Tax Return Filing Compliance among Civil Servant Teachers within the Jember Regency Education Department

Sulton Maulana Ibrahim (UIN Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember)
Divanti Cinta Aulia Putri (UIN Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember)
Ari Fahimatussyam Putra Nusantara (UIN Kiai Haji Achmad Siddiq Jember)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Jun 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the compliance of Annual Tax Return (SPT Tahunan) reporting among civil servant teachers (ASN teachers) within the Department of Education of Jember Regency. The research focuses on understanding the quality of tax compliance, the factors influencing compliance behavior, and the role of school operators in the reporting process. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach to explore the experiences, perceptions, and obstacles faced by ASN teachers in fulfilling their tax obligations. Data were collected through in-depth semi-structured interviews and documentation involving ASN teachers, school operators, and related officials within the Department of Education. The collected data were analyzed using an interactive analysis model consisting of data reduction, data presentation, and conclusion drawing. The findings indicate that the compliance of ASN teachers in reporting Annual Tax Returns has been formally achieved and generally completed on time. However, such compliance is predominantly driven by administrative obligations, sanctions, and professional allowance requirements rather than voluntary tax awareness. The study also reveals a significant dependence of teachers on school operators due to limited tax literacy and difficulties in using digital tax systems, especially during the transition from DJP Online to Coretax. In addition, tax socialization programs conducted by the tax office and the Department of Education have contributed positively to improving reporting orderliness, although their implementation has not yet reached all teachers directly.

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Education Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Mathematics Other

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TOFEDU Journal is a scientific journal related to research results, conceptual studies, critical/comprehensive studies in the field of education. The results of the work of the researchers are expected to make a positive contribution in the field of education in order to achieve equitable, inclusive ...