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Indonesia finance chief defends tax amnesty
Published Tue, Sep 20, 2016 · 09:50 PM
Jakarta
INDONESIA's tax amnesty is collecting funds to help grow the economy and does not pardon tax evaders, its finance minister on Tuesday told a court assessing whether the pivotal government programme is constitutional.
The amnesty, launched in July, is a top priority for President Joko Widodo, who wants the repatriated funds to help cover Indonesia's large budget deficit and broaden the tax base.
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