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\nCustomer Service Centre of Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia summarised below the Top 5 most favourite asked questions from\u00a0 Malaysian taxpayers:-<\/p>\n
\nCustomer Service Centre of Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia summarised below the Top 5 most favourite asked questions from\u00a0 Malaysian taxpayers:-<\/p>\n
1. How do I register an Individual income tax reference number?<\/strong><\/p>\n There are 2 methods of registering an income tax reference number:<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n i)\u00a0 You can register manually at the nearest IRBM branch by bringing along a copy of your identification document, remuneration statement and business registration for business cases.\u00a0<\/span> If you are a single person earning an annual income of RM26,500 or more (after deducting EPF contribution), you are required to register an income tax file with the nearest LHDNM branch. <\/span>In certain cases, if your income is below the taxable threshold, IRM may not want you to open a tax file or register a tax reference number.<\/span><\/p>\n 2. When will the current year\u2019s excess tax credit be refunded to me?<\/strong><\/p>\n You will receive your refund within<\/span><\/p>\n i) 30 days from the date of submission if the submission is done within the due<\/span> date through e-filing.<\/span><\/p>\n ii) 3 months from the date of submission if the submission is done manually, within the<\/span> due date.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n 3. Where can I make my Individual income tax payment ?<\/strong><\/p>\n Individual income tax payment can be made at: ii) Counter (CIMB Bank, Public Bank, Maybank,Eonbank,Pos Malaysia)<\/span><\/p>\n iii) E-payment. Please visit https:\/\/epayment.hasil.gov.my<\/span><\/p>\n iv) Internet banking (CIMB Bank, Public Bank, Maybank, Eonbank, Pos Malaysia)<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 4. What are the conditions to claim deduction on housing loan interest?<\/strong><\/p>\n Interest expended to finance purchase of residential property. Relief of up to RM10,000 a year for three consecutive years from the first year the interest is paid.<\/span><\/p>\n Subject to the following conditions:<\/span><\/p>\n i) the taxpayer is a Malaysian citizen and a resident;<\/span><\/p>\n ii) limited to one residential unit;<\/span><\/p>\n iii) the sale and purchase agreement is signed between 10th March 2009 and 31st December 2010; and<\/span><\/p>\n iv) the residential property is not rented out.<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Also see our tax article and blog post update below:-<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Tax Article on<\/span> Income Tax Relief on Interest of Housing Loan<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\nii) You can register online through e-Daftar at http:\/\/ekl.hasil.gov.my\/<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n
\ni) IRBM payment counter (Jalan Duta, Kota Kinabalu, Kuching)<\/span><\/p>\n