<em>Local taxes are an important instrument in regional revenue that is used by local governments for regional development to achieve social welfare goals. In 2017-2020 the realization of the Banyuwangi Regency Regional Tax was not achieved and the corona pandemic phenomenon appeared in 2020. This study aims to see (1) Regional Tax revenue of Banyuwangi Regency, (2) the contribution of Regional Taxes to Local Revenue of Banyuwangi Regency, (3) the factors that cause the realization of Local Taxes in Banyuwangi Regency not reaching the target set, and (4) optimization efforts that have been made by the Regional Government of Banyuwangi Regency in increasing Regional Tax revenue. This research is a descriptive study conducted at the Regional Revenue Agency of Banyuwangi Regency. The data used in this research are primary and secondary. Data obtained by the method of literature study, interview, and documentation. The data analysis techniques used were descriptive statistical analysis, authority analysis, and contribution analysis. The results of this study indicate that (1) the average regional tax revenue rate for 2017-2020 is 85.82%, (2) the average contribution rate of Regional Taxes to PAD in 2017-2020 is 39.61%, (3) There are 2 factors that become obstacles, namely from internal and external which cause revenue realization is not achieved, (4) there are optimization efforts that have been carried out by Bapenda through Bapenda's duties.</em>