MAXIMIZING THE INDONESIAN’S TAX REVENUE FROM MICRO, SMALL, AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES (MSMES) SECTOR

Abstract

Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) have an essential role in Indonesian's economy. However, the contribution of MSMEs to Indonesian taxation is still far from reaching the maximum point. This research examines the effect of three critical factors on tax compliance among the Micro Enterprises in Indonesia, namely Tax Knowledge, Tax Rate, and Equity and Fairness, by using multiple regression. An online survey was conducted to collect data from 122 respondents in Surabaya and focused on micro-enterprises taxpayers. The result indicates that Tax Knowledge, Tax Rate, Equity and Fairness significantly impact tax compliance among the micro-business taxpayers. Tax Knowledge had the most significant impact on compliance behavior among the taxpayers.