[TAX UPDATE] Are You Ready for the Next Tax Surprise? – MITRS 2025

[TAX UPDATE] Are You Ready for the Next Tax Surprise? – MITRS 2025

“Boss, this one just upload PDF lah… Why so serious?”
That’s what most SME clients think.

But for tax agents like us — MITRS is no small matter.

What Is MITRS?

MITRS stands for Malaysian Income Tax Reporting System — a new digital platform (no more email here and there) by LHDN.
Starting Year Assessment 2025 (ie audited financial statement 31/1/2025), it becomes mandatory for all companies and LLPs in Malaysia.

It may sound like a system upgrade. But in reality — it comes with extra work, tight deadlines, and potential penalties.

What Must Be Submitted?

Within 30 days after filing your tax return, you must upload:

  • Audited or unaudited financial statements

  • Tax computation

  • Capital allowance schedule

  • Incentive computation (if applicable)

All documents must be in clear, readable PDF, with a total size limit of 20MB.

What If You’re Selected for Audit?

If your company is selected for a tax audit (e.g. CP700 or CP800 notice), LHDN will request additional documents such as:

  • General ledger, journals, invoices, receipts

  • Debtor and creditor listings

All documents must now be submitted through MITRS — not by email.

No Extensions. No Excuses.

Failure to submit on time may result in:

  • A fine between RM200 and RM20,000

  • Imprisonment up to 6 months, or

  • Both

This is not just a new platform. It signals a new level of compliance.

Why Is This Happening Now?

MITRS replaces traditional email submission for three key reasons:

  1. Standardised format across all taxpayers

  2. Faster audit readiness

  3. Better data tracking for enforcement and benchmarking

  4. Tighter control under the self-assessment regime

As LHDN puts it:

“We trust you to self-declare… but we want to see your working papers — fast.”

What This Means for You (Our SME Clients)

Let’s be transparent:

  • You’ll need to prepare tax documents earlier

  • There may be additional cost for compilation and submission

  • You’ll need to ensure your tax agent submits on time

  • You must plan both time and budget for MITRS

What This Means for Us (Your Tax Agent)

At KTP, we are getting ready:

  • We’re training our staff on MITRS

  • We’re preparing an internal SOP so no client is left behind

  • We’re building a transparent fee structure with proper checks and balances

We understand the pressure — and we’re taking proactive steps to support you.

What Should You Do Now?

  • Speak to us about your MITRS readiness

  • Review your account closing schedule

  • Ask us for the MITRS SOP and submission calendar

  • Clarify all fee-related matters in advance

Final Note:

MITRS is not just a simple file upload.
It’s a major compliance shift — with serious consequences for delay.

Let’s prepare now — and avoid costly surprises later.

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