Profession as a Tax Agent Under Section 153 (3) of the Income Tax Act 1967

INTRODUCTION

This workshop seeks to focus on the integral role played by tax agents, tax consultants or tax advisers in the self assessment system in Malaysia, defining the roles and responsibilities it entails as well as the preparations behind the successful handling of an interview for approval or renewal under Subsection 153(3).

COURSE OUTLINE

• Role and responsibilities of tax agents under the self-assessment regime.

• 7 key basic tax knowledge all tax agents must have.

• Importance of getting clients’ tax matters right the first time.

• Meaning of reasonable care / arguable position.

• Tax agent’s risks under ITA 1967.

• Guide to handling an interview for approval/renewal under Subsection 153(3).