Economic Activity Increases, Tax Receipts Should Also Rise

Danareksa Research Institute economist Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa believe economic growth in 2010 amounted to 6 percent may be achieved. This economic growth will be sustained by increased consumption, investment and exports this year.

"It still can be achieved, is still quite reasonable. In 2010, six pesen not too difficult to achieve," said economist Danareksa Research Institute Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa when found in the Office of Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs

According Purbaya, Indonesia's exports increased 12 percent in line with the improving global economy and demand for Indonesian market. It also encourages investment and soaring domestic consumption.

Besides, he added, the benchmark rate of Bank Indonesia or BI Rate is set by the Bank amounted to 6.5 per cent is also a motivating factor in investing in Indonesia.

"Investment last year was still slow because of high interest, low demand. When demand is strong world market slowly they will add production capacity and investment to rise," explained Purbaya.

Previously, the government and the Commission XI DPR agreed economic growth to 5.8 percent. This figure meningakat 0.3 percent from the initial assumption of government in the State Budget-P which amounted to 5.5 percent. For these additions, the Minister of Finance Sri Mulyani states needed additional revenue amounting to Rp15 trillion.

According Purbaya, with the increase of the target there is a logical consequence to raise revenue. He stated the increase in revenue can be raised from the tax sector. However, it can go hand in hand with increased economic activity.

"If economic activity rose by itself will be higher taxes. This could cover the additional needs with meingkatnya budget targets economic growth," he added.

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