In his remarks, Prof. Jamal expresses his gratitude for the establishment of the UNS Tax Center. Because Tax Center established by UNS will also provide education services delivered by UNS lecturers and professionals.

“I hope this Tax Center can serve as supporting measures for Merdeka Belajar Kmapus Merdeka (MBKM) Program. Specifically by bringing opportunity to students, especially from Diploma in Accounting Study Program and Diploma in Taxation Study Program, to gain more awareness and participate in the programs organized by UNS Tax Center,” explains Prof. Jamal.

On this occasion, Prof. Jamal also thanked all parties who initiated the establishment of the UNS Tax Center. He also encourages the Head of the UNS Tax Center to keep various activities in UNS Tax Center.

“I believe with the excellent level of expertise available in the SV UNS, along with the concern and collaboration to develop SV, future development and innovations will be easy. Once more, I thank you all,” added Prof. Jamal.

Meanwhile, the Head of the UNS Tax Center, Drs. Hanung Triatmoko, M.Si., Ak., hopes that after this inauguration, the Tax Center can contribute to improve taxation education to the public and internal academic community.

“Hopefully, we can always increase the engagement level for all taxation-related activities, including research and community service. All of this effort is expected to answer public inquiries on why tax is crucial and why we must pay tax,” said Drs. Hanung Triatmoko.

Lastly, Drs. Hanung Triatmoko reveals that through the inception of the UNS Tax Center, his party wishes to take a role in taxation education.

Wishes to support the inauguration were also delivered by the Head of the Central Java II Regional Office (Kanwil) of the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP), Slamet Sutyanto. He reveals that he supports the inauguration of the UNS Tax Center.

“We will always support all institutions or communities activities that aim to encourage tax compliance. We, as the authority of taxation affairs, will always provide all necessary support. Because as we know that all around the world, government funding comes from taxation,” Slamet Sutantyo concluded. Humas UNS

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The Head of the Central Java II Regional Office (Kanwil) of the Directorate General of Taxes (DJP), Slamet Sutyanto, attended the ceremony directly. The Official Staff of Central Java II DJP Regional Office who also attended the event were the Public Relations Office II for Central Java II DJP Regional Office, Wiratmoko; KBB for Central Java II DJP Regional Office, Eko Budi Setyono; Central Java II DJP Regional Office Investigator II; and the Heads of the Tax Offices of the ex-Karesidenan Surakarta.

The entourage for the Central Java II DJP Regional Office was welcomed directly by the Rector of UNS, Prof. Dr. Jamal Wiwoho, SH, M. Hum; the Vice-Rector for Planning, Partnership, Business, and Information Affairs, Prof. Dr. rer.nat Sajidan, M.Si.; and the Director of Partnership, Development, and Internationalization UNS, Prof. Irwan Trinugroho, M.Sc, Ph.D.; and Dean of Vocational School, Drs. Santoso Tri Hananto, M.Acc.Ak.

The Rector of UNS, Prof. Jamal, said that taxation affairs in a country become the center and crucial aspect of the economy. All countries in the world rely on taxes as their primary source of revenue. For this reason, Prof. Jamal welcomed the establishment of the UNS Tax Center to foster students’ awareness of taxes’ significance. “I hope that there will be activities, discussions, including socialization, in order to increase awareness on the importance of paying taxes,” said Prof. Jamal.

Additionally, with the existence of the Tax Center, Prof. Jamal also hopes for greater opportunities for student internships and research opportunities for lecturers on taxation affairs. These opportunities are expected to help DJP in deciphering taxation problems.

This hopeful opportunity was welcomed by the Head of the Central Java II DJP Regional Office, Slamet Sutyanto. He said that the UNS Tax Center will be the 24th Tax Center under the management of the Central Java II DJP Regional Office. “Central Java II DJP Regional Office welcomes this Partnership Agreement signatory. UNS is a strategic partner of Central Java II DJP Regional Office in disseminating taxation information and comprehension related to taxation to the community and higher education institutions,” said Slamet.

The partnership established between DJP and UNS will include various activities such as the implementation of education and services, as well as assistance and tax consultation to the academic community and the general public. The scope of the agreement also includes research and studies in taxation affairs, assistance in the DJP work program implementation, and the appointment of liaison officials. This program can also be implemented in taxation research or studies and university empowerment to increase the effectiveness of collaboration and partnership between DJP and stakeholders. Meanwhile, the UNS Tax Center was established as a form of community service in terms of education, which is also expected to increase public awareness and concern for understanding their tax rights and obligations. Humas UNS

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