TULUNGAGUNG – Tulungagung PAD 2025 surged to Rp902.33 billion ($55.8 million), marking a 27.12 percent jump from 2024 and signaling a strong fiscal rebound for the East Java regency.

Tulungagung Regional Revenue Agency (Bapenda) head Sukowinarno said local revenue had fluctuated over the past three years before rebounding sharply in 2025. PAD stood at Rp719.58 billion in 2023, slipped slightly to Rp709.81 billion in 2024, then climbed steeply last year.

Regional taxes delivered the strongest growth. Revenue reached Rp305.22 billion in 2025, up 82.5 percent from 2024. The figure had already increased from Rp138.72 billion in 2023 to Rp167.24 billion in 2024.

Advertising tax and property transfer duty (BPHTB) remained key contributors. Advertising tax rose 62.95 percent in 2024 and another 14.38 percent in 2025. BPHTB grew steadily by 16.35 percent in 2024 and 13.92 percent in 2025.

However, some service-related taxes weakened. Specific goods and services tax (PBJT) fell 1.8 percent in 2025 after strong growth a year earlier. Lower electricity-related receipts drove the decline. Hotel services tax dropped 10.83 percent, while arts and entertainment tax fell 24.15 percent.

Two new revenue streams strengthened the 2025 tax structure: surcharges on motor vehicle tax (PKB) and vehicle title transfer fees (BBNKB). They contributed Rp101.61 billion and Rp32.48 billion respectively.

Regional levies posted the sharpest rise across PAD components. Collections jumped from Rp19.01 billion in 2023 to Rp566.62 billion in 2025.

Public service charges increased 8.38 percent year-on-year. Business service levies climbed 53.1 percent, while licensing fees rose 34.24 percent. These gains drove the overall surge.

Income from regionally owned enterprises and separated assets remained stable. It rose gradually from Rp6.95 billion in 2023 to Rp7.80 billion in 2025.

Other legitimate local revenue rebounded 57.96 percent in 2025 to Rp22.67 billion after a decline in 2024. The figure still remained below the 2023 level.

Overall, Tulungagung PAD 2025 shows a clear shift in revenue sources. Tax optimization and levy expansion led the growth.

Officials credited the improvement to policies under Regent Gatut Sunu Wibowo and Deputy Regent Ahmad Baharudin. Their administration aims to strengthen regional fiscal capacity and support development financing.