Tax Man Cometh in Indonesia as Widodo Seeks Budget Cash

The tax man cometh. And next year in Indonesia, there will be more of them.

In his mission to raise revenue available for investing in roads, rail and ports in Southeast Asia’s largest economy, President Joko Widodo’s administration is planning to expand the ranks of tax collectors. Finance Minister Bambang Brodjonegoro, who took office Oct. 27, said in an interview yesterday that the campaign will target both companies and individuals.