PUTRAJAYA: The Inland Revenue Board has detected RM1.4bil in unreported income following audit checks and enforcement actions under the e‑Invoice system, which began on Aug 1, 2024.
In a statement on Tuesday (Feb 3), the board said it had identified more than 500,000 potential cases of high financial capability with no matching tax records, including unreported income.
"The board has conducted audit checks and issued reminders to encourage taxpayers to voluntarily declare any non-compliance or errors in their tax information.
"A total of 17,188 taxpayers previously found non-compliant in submitting their income tax return forms have come forward to file them, reporting RM1.4bil in income for the past assessment year, which contributed RM290mil to tax revenue," said the board.
According to the board, the invoice system has seen 184,325 taxpayers submit 979 million e‑invoices to date.
The development reflects strong acceptance of e‑invoices among taxpayers, including micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, as part of efforts to digitise business operations and maintain systematic transaction records for both sellers and buyers.
"With a combination of data-driven approaches and the latest technology, the board will continue to ensure that taxes are collected fairly and equitably, while detecting non-compliance," said the statement.
All taxpayers are reminded to ensure that the tax information they submit is accurate, complete, and up to date to avoid heavier penalties and legal action under the Income Tax Act 1967. – Bernama
