RM3.7bil added taxes and penalties imposed for non-compliance in 1H2024, says LHDN chief


KUALA LUMPUR: Some 525,000 taxpayers have been audited and investigated for non-compliance, with the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) imposing RM3.7bil in additional taxes and penalties as of June 30, 2024, says Datuk Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin.

The LHDN chief executive officer said the board will continue to focus on high net worth individuals, shadow economy, aggressive tax planning, online activity, cross border as well as, transaction and offshore financial assets.

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