KUALA LUMPUR: The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has raised RM4.4bil in additional tax assessments as of June 30.
Its chief executive officer Datuk Dr Abu Tariq Jamaluddin said the assessments resulted from the board's audit and compliance efforts, reflecting its commitment to protecting government revenue and upholding the integrity of the tax system.
He said LHDN would continue to focus on cases involving serious tax non-compliance, including tax evasion and aggressive tax planning.
"This approach is important to ensure the fairness of the tax system and that every taxpayer fulfils their responsibilities equitably.
"As of June 30, 2026, LHDN has raised additional tax assessments amounting to RM4.4bil, reflecting our commitment to safeguarding government revenue and strengthening the integrity of the tax system," he said in his welcoming address at the opening of the 26th National Tax Conference at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) on Tuesday (Aug 4).
Abu Tariq said strengthening tax compliance would go hand in hand with protecting taxpayers' rights.
He said taxpayers could appeal against assessments and resolve disputes through LHDN's Dispute Resolution Department.
He added that the platform allowed tax disputes to be resolved professionally, fairly and effectively. Court cases brought by taxpayers also helped provide greater certainty in the interpretation and application of tax laws, he said.
Abu Tariq said every case was reviewed at the branch, state and headquarters levels before an additional assessment was raised.
"This process ensures every decision is made transparently, objectively and in accordance with the law, while strengthening taxpayers' confidence in the tax system," he said.
Separately, Abu Tariq said LHDN was developing an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered system to support stamp duty administration.
The system, which is being developed in line with the Self-Assessment Stamp Duty System (STSDS) introduced on Jan 1, 2026, will help taxpayers identify the correct category and type of instrument, as well as the applicable stamp duty.
He said the AI-enabled system was expected to improve assessment accuracy, reduce classification errors, speed up compliance processes and provide a more efficient and user-friendly service.
