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Continue reading →: How to Pay Withholding Tax Online
Just had a client reach out with a question that might be on many of your minds: How do you make a withholding tax payment in Malaysia? Here’s a quick guide to get you start: To pay withholding tax in Malaysia via e-TT, visit the MyTax site, select “e-TT” under…
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Continue reading →: Foreign Capital Asset CGT Guidelines
The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (“IRB”) has issued the Guidelines on Tax Treatment on Disposal of Foreign Capital Assets Received From Outside Malaysia (“Foreign Capital Assets CGT Guidelines”) dated 27 March 2024 on its website. The Foreign Capital Assets CGT Guidelines explain the CGT treatment on the gains or…
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Continue reading →: Red Flag In IRB Desk/Tax Audit – Audit Adjustment
When I says I don’t like to deal with audit adjustments, I have a few reasons. The IRB will checks any companies tax under the current tax regime. During an desk/tax audit, which is a detailed examination, the IRB officers will ask for a lot of different documents to check…
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Continue reading →: How Hard 🎾 Tennis Can Be
OMG after a 1-hour 🎾 tennis single game with my coach, my Garmin watch said I need 53 hours (over 2 days) to rest up. That’s a lot from just tennis! My heart rate was around 132bpm, and the game worked out my aerobic and anaerobic systems equally, both scoring…
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Continue reading →: My HR Manager Story
One of the best moments for our hashtag#ktp company in 2023 was welcoming Angela Fong as our new HR Manager. With over 25 years of experience in her field, Angela brings a wealth of knowledge and insights to our team. Initially… It was surprising to see someone with such an…
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Continue reading →: Investing in Kids’ Future: Tax Incentives on Child Care and Kindergartens
Excited to share how Malaysia’s innovative approach to early childhood education investment is creating waves! With the government rolling out significant tax incentives, as seen in Public Ruling No. 4/2016 – Tax Incentive for Child Care Centre and Kindergarten Operators, it’s clear there’s a golden opportunity for those looking to…
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Continue reading →: Why Most People Hate Sales
As an accountant, I understand why many shy away from sales. However, I see business development as a critical skill in today’s crowded market. Did you know there are over 2,000 audit firms registered under Malaysia Institute of Accountants (MIA)? That’s not even counting unapproved accounting firms registered with SSM.…
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Continue reading →: Personal Tax 2024
As the personal tax filing season commences, taxpayers are consistently reminded to utilize the LHDN’s e-Filing system for submitting their income tax returns. For first-time users, the process involves logging into mytax.hasil.org.my using their Identification Card number, selecting the appropriate form, filling in personal details, and submitting the necessary documents….…
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Continue reading →: The Art of Presentation
Last week, I accompanied my manager to a meeting with our hashtag#ktp client to discuss their finances. Before the meeting, I suggested that my manager should lead the conversation. After the meeting, I shared the key takeaways with my manager and proposed ways to improve our presentation. Here are some…
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Continue reading →: Buy Property Under Company or Personal ?
Choosing between purchasing property in Malaysia under a personal name or a Sdn Bhd involves weighing simplicity and tax benefits against liability protection and estate planning. Personal purchases are straightforward, with potential tax exemptions and better financing rates but carry personal liability and limited tax deductions. Sdn Bhd offer limited…

