e-Daftar procedure

~Step by step e-Filing via e-Daftar~

1. Register for first-time taxpayer (Example - Individual)

If you have never filed your taxes before on e-Filing income tax Malaysia 2020, go to http://edaftar.hasil.gov.my/ where you can apply online for the registration of income Tax File for individuals and companies. Click on the above selection Daftar Individu/ Daftar Syarikat/ Daftar Majikan/ Daftar Perkongsian/ Daftar PLt/ e-Kemaskini in the first step of e-Daftar and then, you will have to fill-up the form for registration.


For example:- Individual

Scroll down to fill in all information such as Individual information and employment and employer information.


After that click Hantar / submit and Setuju / Agree

NOTE: Please note down your application number for future reference!

Scroll down from your application number, and click on Muat Naik Disini to upload a copy of your identity card. You have 14 days to upload it, and your identity card must fulfil the following requirements:

  1. Just scan the front of your identity card showing your name and I.C. number clearly

  2. File must be in .gif format

  3. File size must be between 40k and 60k

  4. File name must be in alphanumeric only

Once you’ve uploaded your identity card, you need to physically visit the nearest LHDN branch to obtain your PIN number. New taxpayers used to be able to do this online, but it seems like the feature has been removed – we’ll update this page if that changes!


2. Go to e-Filing website


Once you have gotten your PIN, here are the steps on how to file income tax in Malaysia.

If you already have the PIN from LHDN or an account for e-Filing, you can proceed to LHDN’s official website (http://www.hasil.gov.my/), click on ezHASIL (https://ez.hasil.gov.my) and then click on myTax. This will lead you to the main page of the e-Filing system.


3. Login to e-Filing website


Next, key in your MyKad identification number (without the dashes), and your password.

If you are a first-timer, click on Login Kali Pertama. Then fill in your PIN and identity card number to register for an account.


4. Choose the right income tax form


Once you’ve logged in, you will be shown a list of features available on e-Filing. To begin filing your tax, click on e-Borang under e-Filing:


Here is a list of income tax forms and the income tax deadline 2021:

  • EA form – The form that is provided by employers to employees: 28th February 2021

  • CP 58 – The form that is provided by companies to dealers, distributors, and agents: 31st March 2021

  • Form E: 30th April 2021 (for e-filing)

  • Form BE: 15th May 2021 (for e-filing)

  • Form B: 15th July 2021 (for e-filing)

  • Form P: 15th July 2021 (for e-filing)

  • Form C: 7 months after the end of the financial year (8 months for e-filing)

  • Form PT: 7 months after the end of the financial year (8 months for e-filing)


After clicking on e-Borang, then you will be shown a list of income tax forms. If you are an individual with non-business income, choose Income Tax Form BE (e-BE), and choose the assessment year (tahun taksiran) 2020. Remember, you file for 2020 income tax in 2021.


5. Check your details


In the first section of the form, MAKLUMAT INDIVIDU, you can check your details displayed on the form, make changes if the form is displaying incorrect information or does not display your latest information.

There will also be a “layak menuntut insentif dibawah seksyen 127” which refers to claiming incentives under section 127 of the Income Tax Act (ITA) 1976. This is incentives (such as exemptions) under the provision of paragraph 127(3)(b) or subsection 127 (3A) of ITA 1976, which is claimable as per government gazette or with a minister’s approval letter. If you are not entitled to such exemptions, choose “TIDAK BERKENAAN”.

Below that, you will see “melupuskan asset di bawah Akta Cukai Keuntungan Harta Tanah 1976”, which refers to any disposal of assets under the Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) 1976. If you have not disposed or sold any real estate, just select “TIDAK”. Additionally, you can read up about RPGT at the LHDN website.

If you would like your income tax return 2021 to be banked into your bank account directly, this is where you need to fill in your bank account details. LHDN has numerous times assured taxpayers that bank account details will be safeguarded and not shared with any other parties.


6. Fill in your income details


In the second section, PENDAPATAN BERKANUN, JUMLAH PENDAPATAN DAN PENDAPATAN TAHUN KEBELAKANGAN YANG BELUM DILAPORKAN, you can key in your income details according to the relevant categories.


The second step is to fill in the approved donation and gifts amount. Refer to our tax deduction section to understand more about this deduction. Remember, you must ensure the organisation you donate to, is approved by LHDN. If unsure, you can check the status of the charitable organisation on LHDN website.

Check if the total monthly tax deductions (MTD/PCB) displayed is correct. You can find this information in the EA Form provided by your company.

If you have not declared any income in the previous years, this is where you declare it. For undeclared income from previous years, fill in the sub-section PENDAPATAN TAHUN KEBELAKANGAN YANG BELUM DILAPORKAN at the end of this section.


7. Fill in your tax reliefs, tax rebates and tax exemptions


In the third section, PELEPASAN/REBAT/TOLAKAN CUKAI/PELEPASAN CUKAI, key in your tax reliefs, tax rebates and tax exemptions. Check out out tax relief section to see the latest income tax relief 2020 Malaysia (Year of Assessment 2021).

Understand the tax reliefs available and identify which are applicable to you to ensure you spend wisely and save on your income tax. Make sure you retain the proof of purchase or spending for the items you are claiming for up to seven years.


8. Check the total taxes you are due or your tax return


Once you have filled up all the reliefs and rebates, the system will automatically calculate your taxes and you will know if you have balance or excess in income tax payment.

This can be seen in the last section, RUMUSAN.


Your total tax will be shown in the first red box in the screenshot above. After deducting your MTD/PCB, if there is an excess or income tax return, it will be shown in the second red box in the screenshot.


9. Declare, sign and send


The final step is to declare that all the information provided is true. Then, you need to electronically sign the form and send it in by clicking on (Tandatangan & Hantar).


If you would like to check or change any information, click on KEMBALI.


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