Tax Refund
Recover tax you have overpaid — VAT, withheld income tax, or payments later overturned. We prepare the claim and stand with you through the audit it triggers.
Overview
A tax refund is a taxpayer's right when there's an overpayment — whether from VAT overpayment, withholding tax in excess of what was owed, or payments made under an SKP that's later overturned. IBU drafts the refund application and supports the audit that follows.
Scope of work
- Internal overpayment audit — confirming the overpayment position can be defended.
- Drafting the refund petition with full supporting documents.
- Supporting the DGT refund audit (typically 12 months for overpayments above a threshold).
- Drafting responses to auditor findings, including negotiating where corrections appear.
- Timeline management so the petition doesn't lapse on deadline.
Risk to weigh first
A refund application triggers an audit that can reach every aspect of your tax position — not just the items you're asking to recover. This is why we always run a diagnostic review before filing: if there's material exposure elsewhere, we need to weigh whether the refund is worth the wider scrutiny.
What you get
The DGT's decision on the petition, the funds transferred to your account if granted, and a complete archive ready for re-audit should the DGT come back later.
This Service Is Designed For
This service supports various client types with different needs.
Exporters
Companies in a regular VAT overpayment position because exports are zero-rated.
Input-Heavy Manufacturers
Manufacturers whose input VAT consistently exceeds output VAT.
Companies with Excess Withholding
Businesses where income tax withheld exceeds the income tax actually owed.
Taxpayers After an Overturned Assessment
Those who paid under an assessment later cancelled on objection or appeal.
Service Coverage
The full handling cycle under one coordinated team.
What You Get
Strategic guidance at every stage — not just filing.
Cash Back in Hand
Overpaid tax recovered to your account instead of sitting with the state.
Tested Before Filing
A diagnostic review confirms the position holds before the claim goes in.
Scrutiny Managed
We handle the examination a refund triggers — including responses to findings.
Honest Risk Advice
If exposure elsewhere outweighs the refund, we say so before you file.
Audit-Ready Records
A complete archive kept for any later re-examination by the DGT.
Deadlines Managed
We track the timeline so a claim never lapses for being late.
Why IBU Consulting
What makes us a long-term partner of choice.
Official DGT Partner Since 2017
Official licence KEP-6376/IP.C/PJ/2020 — not just an ordinary tax-service office.
Partner-Led Engagement
Every engagement is led directly by a senior partner, not delegated to junior staff.
41+ Active Clients
Experience across MSMEs, PTs, and PMAs from a range of industry sectors.
Bali-Based, Serving Nationally
Local Bali regulatory knowledge with the capacity to serve clients across Indonesia.
Full Professional Certification
A team certified to USKP A/B/C, registered with IKPI and FKPI.
An Integrative Approach
Not tax alone — integrated with accounting, legal, and business strategy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to common questions about our services.
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