IRB nets RM3.2 million from Sarawak taxpayers under voluntary disclosure programme
SIBU: The Inland Revenue Board’s ( IRB) Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme has seen 83 taxpayers under various categories in Sarawak declare their incomes since its launch on Nov 3.
IRB chief executive officer Dato Sri Sabin Samitah revealed that the amount of additional taxes and penalty from the 83 taxpayers amounted to RM3.2 million.
“I want to encourage all taxpayers to participate in this voluntary disclosure programme. This is a great offer,” he told reporters during his official visit to IRB Sibu yesterday, adding the offer would end on June 30, 2019.
He said under the programme, taxpayers are subjected to a lower penalty rate of between 10 per cent and 15 per cent of the tax payable, compared to the usual penalty rate of between 80 per cent and 300 per cent.
Voluntary disclosures can be done at any IRB office. For more information, visit www. hasil. gov.my or contact Hasil Careline on 1- 800- 88- 5436 or 603-7713 6666 (overseas).
Alternatively, email pengakuansukarela@ hasil.gov. my.
Meanwhile, Sabin said IRB had sent emails and letters to all taxpayers regarding the programme.
“IRB has also sent out Form 102 and Form 103, and those who have received the forms must give their reply within 30 days,” he said.
Present during Sabin’s visit were IRB Sarawak director Ramlot Keli and IRB Sibu branch director Dr John Tensay Peter Raig.