Top 2024 News: Jakarta‘s New Rules on Vehicle Tax and the dagegere -Oto’s Most Read Stories in January
In a significant policy shift, Jakarta has introduced a new regulation that’s been gaining immense traction among readers. The news, reported in detikOto, revealed two captivating stories that topped the charts in January 2024.
1. "5 Types of Vehicles Exempt from Annual Tax"
The first report, "5 Jenis Kendaraan yang Bebas Pajak Tahunan," delves into the Indonesian capital’s new rules on vehicle tax. Published on January 5, 2024, this Perda introduces several changes, with the new vehicle tax rules set to take effect from January 2025.
Under this regulation, ‘obeyek PKB’ (objects of vehicle tax) refer to the ownership and/or control of motorized vehicles registered within Jakarta’s jurisdiction. However, five types of vehicles are exempt from this tax:
- Railway vehicles
- Vehicles used exclusively for national defense and security purposes
- Diplomatic, consular, and international organization vehicles that enjoy tax exemption privileges
- Electric or hybrid vehicles
- Vehicles owned and used by manufacturers or importers solely for exhibition purposes, not intended for sale
The new rules also adjust the vehicle tax rates. While taxes on the second and subsequent vehicles remain progressive, there’s an increase in progressive tax rates for the second to fifth vehicles. The maximum tax rate now stands at 6% for the fifth and subsequent vehicles.
2. "The Miraculous Revival: Ambulance Hits Pothole, Brings Back the ‘Dead’
The other trending story, "Geger Mayat Hidup Lagi Usai Ambulans Hantam Jalanan Berlubang," captures an extraordinary incident where an ambulance hit a pothole, jolting a presumed deceased passenger back to life!
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