TaXavvy Issue 42/2020

In this issue:

Public rulings on tax treatment of stock in trade

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has issued the following public rulings on tax treatment of stock in trade:

  • Public Ruling 2/2020: Tax Treatment of Stock In Trade Part I - Valuation of Stock

  • Public Ruling 3/2020: Tax Treatment of Stock In Trade Part II - Withdrawal of Stock

Public Ruling 4/2020 - Tax treatment of any sum received and a debt owing that arises in respect of services to be rendered 

The IRB has issued a new Public Ruling 4/2020 - Tax treatment of any sum received and a debt owing that arises in respect of services to be rendered, dated 16 June 2020.  

FAQ on Advance Pricing Arrangement treatment due to COVID-19 pandemic 

The IRB has issued a FAQ on Advance Pricing Arrangement treatment due to COVID-19 pandemic, dated 16 June 2020.

FAQ in relation to the special deduction for 30% rental reduction (Updated) 

The IRB has issued an updated FAQ for the Special Deduction for Corporate Taxpayers and Other Taxpayers on Rental Reduction Offered to Small and Medium Enterprises Tenants dated 15 June 2020.

FAQ on International Tax Issues (Updated)

The IRB has issued an updated FAQ on International Tax Issues.

Audit Framework for Compliance under Subsections 44(6), 44(6B), 44(11D) and PU(A) 139/2020

The IRB has issued a new audit framework dated 15 June 2020 in respect of compliance for approved institution, organization, religious authority, body or public university [approved under sections 44(6), 44(6B), 44(11D) of the Income Tax Act 1967] or a company limited by guarantee granted exemption under the Income Tax (Exemption) Order 2020.

Guidelines for fund for purchase or construction of house of religious worship

The IRB has issued two guidelines on the application for approval under section 44(6) of the Income Tax Act 1967 for the following funds.

  • Fund for Purchase of House of Religious Worship 

  • Fund for Construction of House of Religious Worship

Stamp duty guidelines for transfer of unlisted shares

The IRB has published the following two stamp duty guidelines for instrument of transfer of shares which are not listed on Bursa Malaysia, on 23 June 2020:

  • 2020 Guidelines

  • 2019 Guidelines

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