Machfud SidikSenior Advisor
Contact details
Jl. H. R. Rasuna Said No.5, RT.6/RW.7, Kuningan, Kecamatan Setiabudi, Jakarta Selatan 12940, Jakarta
Save as PDFMachfud brings decades of expertise in public finance, with a distinguished career at the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Indonesia. He notably served as Director General of Taxes from 2000 to 2001, playing a key leadership role in shaping Indonesia’s tax administration and policy framework.
With deep specialization in fiscal decentralization, sub-national government taxation, and overall taxation policy, Machfud has provided strategic insights as part of the Advisory Team to the Minister of Finance for Fiscal Decentralization Issues (TADF). His contributions have been instrumental in enhancing intergovernmental fiscal relations and improving public sector financial governance in Indonesia.
In addition to his advisory roles, Machfud has held high-level commissioner positions—including Chairman of Commissioner, Member Commissioner, and Independent Commissioner—across multiple institutions, demonstrating his expertise in financial oversight and corporate governance.
Machfud is widely recognized for his commitment to fiscal integrity, governance reform, and the development of robust tax systems in both the public and private sectors.
Publications
Machfud Sidik’s Academia page showcases his academic papers and articles on topics such as regional development and governance in Indonesia. His work contributes to public debates on Indonesia’s political and economic development.
Pria kelahiran Jombang, 18 Agustus 1946 ini adalah Direktur Jenderal Pajak 2000–2001, di era pemerintahan Presiden Abdurrahman Wahid. Peraih Master of Science bidang Public Policy and Management dari Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, AS dan Doktor (cum laude) bidang ekonomi dari Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta ini juga pernah menjabat sebagai Direktur Jenderal Perimbangan Keuangan Pusat dan Daerah Kementerian Keuangan selama kurun waktu 2001–2004.
Pertumbuhan ekonomi Indonesia di tahun 2023 diproyeksi akan melanjutkan tren positif. Bank Indonesia memprediksi pertumbuhan ekonomi tahun ini tetap kuat, yaitu pada kisaran 4,5-5,3 persen dan akan terus meningkat menjadi 4,7-5,5 persen pada 2024.
Senior Advisor TaxPrime Machfud Sidik mengapresiasi reformasi perpajakan yang terus dilakukan oleh pemerintah. Namun, Dirjen Pajak periode 2000-2001 ini berpandangan, reformasi perpajakan harus menjadi bagian dari orkestra yang mampu jaga iklim investasi dan stabilitas ekonomi. Reformasi perpajakan bukan sekadar untuk mencapai target penerimaan.
Pemerintah melalui Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (DJP) menargetkan penerapan Pembaruan Sistem Inti Administrasi Perpajakan (PSIAP) atau core tax yang diharapkan mulai diimplementasikan awal tahun 2024.
Di tengah fase pemulihan krisis moneter 1998, Machfud Sidik menerima tongkat estafet kepemimpinan Direktorat Jenderal Pajak (DJP) periode 2000-2001. Pada masa penuh tantangan dan dinamika itu, Machfud Sidik peletak fondasi perubahan sejumlah regulasi perpajakan …
Pria kelahiran Jombang, 18 Agustus 1946 ini adalah Direktur Jenderal Pajak 2000–2001, di era pemerintahan Presiden Abdurrahman Wahid. Peraih Master of Science bidang Public Policy and Management dari Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, AS dan Doktor (cum laude) bidang ekonomi dari Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta …
Area of Expertise
Government Policy
Tax Advisory
Domestic Tax Compliance
Tax Audit Assistance
General Corporate Tax
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