PUTRAJAYA: Taxpayers looking to challenge their tax assessments can now do so with a few clicks instead of a trip to the tax office, following the launch of a new online appeal facility on the MyTax portal.
They can now file assessment appeals or apply for an extension of time to appeal tax assessments raised under the Income Tax Act 1967 through the new e-Assessment Appeal service on the portal.
However, the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) said the facility does not cover cases involving capital gains tax, withholding tax, or assessments arising from investigation activities.
The board said the initiative marks a shift from previous manual and document-based processes to a fully online system, eliminating the need for taxpayers to physically visit LHDN offices.
“Among the new experiences for taxpayers include the ability to submit assessment appeals or applications for extension of time from anywhere and in real time,” the board said, Bernama reported.
Taxpayers may also track the status of their appeals or applications throughout the process and receive notifications, including letters of acceptance or rejection, as well as notices of approval for extension requests, online.
For access, the board said individual taxpayers may submit appeals or extension applications via the individual taxpayer role on MyTax.
