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How To Do e-Filing For Income Tax Return In Malaysia

By Elin Chow - Thursday, March 26, 2015

The easiest, quickest and most hassle-free way to submit income tax return form (ITRF) is via e-filing. Normally, taxpayers can start to e-file their ITRF for previous tax assessment from 1st of March.

Below is a simple guide on how to e-file your income tax return form via the internet.

#1. Tax Reference Number

For first-time user, you may register for a Malaysian Tax reference number online via e-Dafter . Once you are on the e-Dafter page, click on Pendaftaran Individu (for individual income tax submission) > Borang Pendaftaran Online. For Company, please select Pendarftaran Syarikat instead.

Follow these 2 simple steps to complete your registration online.

1. Fill up all required field on the online registration form

2. Upload a copy of your Malaysian identification card (MyKad) or international passport together with the application.

Things to note:

1. Only GIF Format with size ranging from 40KB to 60KB will be accepted.

2. File name must be in alphanumeric (A-Z, 0-9)

3. Only front size showing the name and identification card number (or passport number) of the applicant is required.

Please note that e-Dafter application will automatically be cancelled if no complete document is submitted within 14 days of the application

Alternatively, you may also visit and submit your application at the nearest Inland Revenue Board Malaysia (IRBM) (also known as Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia) branch. Remember to bring along your Malaysian identification card (MyKad) or international passport for verification purpose.

An application number will show on the screen after you had submitted the online registration form. You may check your application status online by using the application number given after the online registration form is submitted.

In case you did not have the time to check, you will also receive an email from e-Daftar LHDN with your tax reference number. Your tax reference number should start with "SG" "IG" followed by 11 digits at the back (Eg. SG IG 23001234567).

#2. Request e-Filling PIN Number

In order to use the online system, you will need a PIN number to log in for the first time. To request for an e-filling PIN number, go to ezHasil. Once you are on the ezHasil page, click on Permohonan No. PIN (Application No. PIN).

~~For application, you will need to fill in the following details on the online application form.~~

~~1. Malaysian identification number or international passport number~~

~~2. Your tax reference number which you have obtained previously~~

~~3. Your permanent and valid email address. Please make sure you have typed in the address correctly as you will receive your PIN number via email.~~

~~Alternatively, you may also visit and apply for a PIN number at the nearest Inland Revenue Board Malaysia (IRBM) (also known as Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia) branch.~~

Unfortunately, starting from this year, the e-Filling PIN application has to be made personally at any at any nearest Inland Revenue Board Malaysia (IRBM) (also known as Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia) branch or via the Online Feedback Form. Application made through the Online Feedback Form must be attached with the following documents:

~~1. Scanned copy of Malaysian identification card or international passport~~

~~2. Enclosed completed CP600B form to update email address if the applicant email is different from the email address that has been registered with IRBM previously.~~

~~To apply at any nearest IRBM offices, please bring along your~~

~~1. Malaysian identification card or international passport~~

~~2. Your tax reference number that you have obtained previously~~

For your information, individual who has obtained their tax file using e-Dafter can also check their e-Filling PIN number using the e-Dafter application number 3 days after you get your tax file number.

However, for tax payers staying outside of Malaysia, application for e-Filling PIN can be made via the Online Feedback Form. It will take about 10 days for your application to be processed. Please apply early to avoid any delays.

The process of applying a PIN number has been greatly simplify. You can easily get your PIN number online without the need to visit the IRBM personally. I have shared about the process in another post.

If you are a foreigner who has recently renewed your passport, you might encountered some problem (digital certificate not exist) when you tried to log into your account. Do check out my post where I shared about the process of applying the digital certificate. The process is actually similar to the process of applying an e-PIN number for first time login.

For first-time user ONLY, proceed back to ezHasil page and click on Login Kali Pertama (Login First Time). This is not required for recurring user.

You will be required to fill in the following details in that page.

1. Enter your PIN number, Malaysian identification card number or international passport number, tax reference number and name as per required.

2. Supply a password for you to login to your e-form later on.

#3. How e-File Income Tax Return Form

Proceed back to ezHasil page and enter your Malaysian identification card number or international passport number and password under the Log Masuk (Sign In) box. Once you logged in, make sure you double check your personal details displayed on the home screen before you proceed to e-file your Income Tax Return Form. After you have confirmed all the details displayed on that page are correct, click on e-Filling > e-Borang from the light blue menu located on the left of the screen.

Select the form that is applicable to you from the 7 forms displayed on the screen.

1. e-BE - For individual without business source. The due date for submission of the e-BE form is on or before 30th April every year.

2. EB - For individual with business source. The due date for submission of the EB form is on or before 30th June every year.

3. eM - For a non-resident individual without business source. The due date for submission of the e-BE form is on or before 30th April every year.

4. e-MT - For a non-resident individual with business source. The due date for submission of the e-BE form is on or before 30th June every year.

5. eP - For partnership

Fill in all the required details in the Income Tax Return Form, which is divided in 6 different sections.

1. Maklumat Individu (Personal Particulars)

2. Maklumat Isteri (Spouse Information)

3. Pendapatan Berkanun & Jumlah Pendapatan (Statutory Income & Total

Income) which includes income from:

- Employment (You should be able to get this figure from the EA Form which your

employer prepared for you)

- Dividends

- Rents

- Interests, discounts, royalties, premiums, pensions, annuities, periodical payments
and other gains or profits

4. Tuntutan Pelepasan (Deductions)

5. Tuntutan Rebat / Tolakan Cukai / Pelepasan Cukai (Tax Rebate /
Deductions / Relief)

6. Rumusan Cukai (Tax Summary)

The last part of e-filing is the Tax Summary, which basically shows your total income less total relief, total chargeable income and actual tax payable for the year.

Please check through all the details on the Tax Summary thoroughly and click on the Simpan & Teruskan (Save & Continue) button located at the bottom of the page to submit the Form. For record purpose, remember to save a copy of the submitted tax form by clicking on Simpan & Cetak e-BE.

For individuals who are required to file your personal income tax in Malaysia, you may be interested to know more about my experience on how I finally managed to get my Tax refunds for Year 2014 and 2015. I believe this post will be especially useful for non-citizens who are tax resident in Malaysia.

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