E-Filling: Quick and Easy

Fuhhh….I feel so good right now...I just completed the e-BE form and has submitted just now. As I remember this is the 4th year I have submitted the taxes through e-Filing system. By opt for this method, I just need to key in the figure. Thus, it makes so convenient, saves time and effort as compared with the conventional paper and pen method. For me, E-Filing method is user-friendly and there would be no problem for the first timer to use this method. As stated in New Straits Times dated April 16, 2012, 2.3 million filed their taxes online last year. However, the numbers of taxpayers that opt for this method are expected to be increased to 2.5 million for this year. It shows that Malaysians are starting conscious about e-Filing system.  Here, I have some information about e-Filing that I want to share with all of you.

What is e-Filing?

E-Filing is an application on filling and filing Income Tax Return Form (ITRF) electronically through internet for the following Forms:

Form B	-	Business Income
Form BE	-	Non-Business Income
Form P	-	Partnership
Form M (e-M)	-	Non-resident Individual
Form E (e-E)	-	Employer
Form C (e-C)	-	Company
Form R (e-R)	-	108 statement for company
e-Estimated (e-CP204)	-	An online Estimate Tax Payable Form submission for Company/Co-operative Society/Trust Body

What are the requirements of e-Filing?

• Income Tax Reference Number and PIN Number
• Pentium III and above
• Internet line
• Microsoft Windows 2000 (Latest service pack)
• Microsoft Windows XP (Latest service pack)
• Internet Explorer 5.0 and above/ Mozilla Firefox 5/ Opera 9/ Safari

How to get the PIN No.?

• Stated on the ITRFs issued
• Visit the nearest IRBM offices
• Apply through telephone/letter/fax
  (a copy of identity card is required for verification)

Lost Your Password?
Login to e-Filing website and choose 'Terlupa Kata Laluan' menu to register new password.

  

Besides that, on March 1, 2012 Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has introduced the m-Filing system to help mobile-savvy users with smartphones to file their taxes. Everyone has his or her own favourites method. By introducing m-filing, it will cater to their needs. Thus, make your own choice!

References:

1.         http://www.hasil.org.my

2.        http://www.nst.com.my/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/more-taxpayers-opting-for-e-filing-1.61809

3.        http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/1/17/nation/20120117200913&sec=nation