In conjunction with the long Raya holiday, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (HASiL) has adviced all taxpayers to first check their tax arrears status and travel restrictions before planning any holiday trips abroad.
“Travel restrictions are the last action that can be imposed if the taxpayer still fails to pay the outstanding tax balance (individuals and companies) after various reminders and notices have been given,” it said in a statement today (April 17).
For initial action, taxpayers can check their tax arrears status through the MyTax portal which can be accessed via the link https://mytax.hasil.gov.my/ in addition to checking travel restrictions on the Malaysian Immigration Department website at https://sspi.imi.gov.my/sspi/.
“HASiL is always open to help taxpayers and is committed to facilitating taxation services through three main approaches, namely Awareness, Education, Services (AES) as a strategic partner that closely approaches the people. Therefore, taxpayers are advised to come to the HASiL office to discuss and negotiate to find the best solution to the problems faced,” it said.
If taxpayers have tax arrears and are subject to travel restrictions, they are requested to make a payment or contact the HASiL office that handles their tax file for the purpose of negotiating installment payments to enable them to continue traveling abroad. For the purpose of paying income tax arrears, tax payments can be made through:
MyTax Portal through ezHasil Service > ByrHASiL or direct link https://byrhasil.hasil.gov.my/; or
Internet banking portal of commercial banks appointed as HASiL collection agents; or
Cash deposit machine/ automatic teller machine (ATM) bank collection agent HASiL; or
Selected HASiL collection agent bank counter; or
The HASiL Receipt Management Center will only accept payments as follows:
Real Estate Gains Tax (CKHT) – Withholding tax of 3% by the acquirer of real estate under section 21B of the CKHT Act 1976 (Form CKHT502);
Public Entertainers (Traveling Artists) Income Tax;
Withholding tax;
Compound payment; and
Income Tax Payment using credit card / debit card.
