Most Malaysian employees can file their annual income tax return via the LHDN e-Filing portal in under 30 minutes. This step-by-step guide walks through the entire process from gathering documents to receiving your refund.
Tax Filing Documents Checklist
Before opening e-Filing, prepare: Form EA from employer (received by February 28). Bank statements for interest income. Insurance premium receipts. SSPN deposit receipts. Medical receipts. EPF statement (year-end). Child education fee receipts (if applicable). Any rental income records.
Step-by-Step e-Filing Process
Step 1: Go to mytax.hasil.gov.my. Log in with MyKad IC number + password (new users: register via MyTax with MyKad). Step 2: Select e-Filing from the menu. Choose Form BE (employment income only) or Form B (includes business/rental income). Step 3: Your employment income auto-populates from Form EA. Verify the figures match your Form EA. Step 4: Enter all relief claims. Save receipts but no need to submit documents unless requested by LHDN.
Form BE vs Form B
Form BE: For taxpayers with employment income only (the vast majority of employees). Simpler form. Deadline: April 30 (paper) / April 30 (e-Filing). Form B: For taxpayers with business income, rental income, or partnership income. More complex. Deadline: June 30 (paper) / June 30 (e-Filing).
What If You Owe Tax?
Pay the balance tax via FPX online banking from the e-Filing portal directly. Alternatively, pay at any LHDN branch or via internet banking (CIMB Clicks, Maybank2u, etc.). Late payment attracts a 10% penalty on the outstanding amount โ always pay by the deadline even if the return has not been fully finalised.
Tax Refund Timeline
If you are due a refund, LHDN processes e-Filing refunds within 30 working days to your nominated bank account. Paper filing refunds take 3โ6 months. Use e-Filing for faster refunds.
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