Why BPJS Ketenagakerjaan JHT Withdrawals are Taxed: Explanations and Controversy

Indonesian labor groups have raised concerns regarding the tax treatment of Jaminan Hari Tua (JHT) payouts, prompting clarification from the Social Security Agency for Employment, known as BPJS Ketenagakerjaan. Current regulations stipulate that JHT disbursements are subject to income tax (PPh Pasal 21) if they meet specific thresholds, a policy that remains a point of … Read more