IRB Dialogue with tax agents in Perak - 15 January 2013

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) Ipoh Branch organised a half day event to have a dialogue with all tax agents in Perak on 15 January 2013 at its premises.

Before the event started, CTIM branch chairman and vice-chairman took the opportunity to have fellowship with the IRB's office bearers.

The dialogue started off with an opening address by Puan Wan Azni, IRB's State Director.

This was followed by short speeches by Mr Chak Kong Keong representing CTIM and Mr Lam Weng Keat representing MIA.

The event was attended by about 120 tax practitioners and 80 IRB officers.

Before the dialogue proper, Madam Ting Suk Tin from the Investigation Unit presented a briefing on how to file Form Q.

Some issues raised by the tax agents during the dialogue were as follows:-

• Tax refund
• Penalty on non-compliance with the monthly tax deductions (MTD)
• Assessments raised under Section 90 of the Income Tax Act 1967
• Finalisation of backlog cases

The IRB also raised some field audit and compliance issues during the dialogue.

It was a fruitful dialogue with both parties exchanging views on issues affecting the tax profession.

In addition, the parties took the opportunity to mingle during breaks.

The dialogue ended with momentoes and a lunch with the IRB indicating that it will organise a similar dialogue next year.

Terima kasih IRB Perak Branch!!