IRB denies issuing letter to collect tax on share investment profit

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has denied issuing letters to seek payment of outstanding tax on profits in investment companies.

The IRB, in a statement today, said members of the public are urged to be cautious and to inform the IRB if they receive suspicious emails or letters from the board.

Based on the image of a fake letter attached in the statement, an irresponsible party is using the IRB letterhead to demand a company pay tax on its investment profit amounting to RM3,500 and to credit the amount into an account.

IRB said any enquiries and feedback can be channelled to IRB via its Hasil Care Line (HCL) at 03-8911 1000 or via HASiL Live Chat on the official IRB website. - Bernama