Tax audits and investigations - Live webinar (5-Nov-2026)

LHDNM agreed webinar

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Webinar sessions:
Session 1: 9:00am 12:00pm;
Session 2: 2:00pm 5:00pm

Tax audits and investigations are key enforcement tools under Malaysias Self-Assessment System, aimed at ensuring accurate income reporting and voluntary tax compliance. This webinar will focus on the objectives, scope, and key issues surrounding tax audits and investigations, including common triggers, penalties and the distinction between tax avoidance and tax evasion. Participants will gain practical insights on managing audit and investigation risks, supported by real-life experiences and lessons drawn from actual cases.

Key topics covered: 

• What triggers an audit or investigation
• Risk areas for taxpayers
• Typical issues identified
• The Malaysian Penalty Regime
• Taxpayers' Responsibilities
• Preparing for a tax audit/ investigation
• Computation of understated income
• The negotiation process and reaching a settlement
• Case studies

Presenter: 

Harvindar Singh A/L Chanan Singh

Harvindar was attached to the firms of PwC and EY as a tax consultant and is currently the Managing Partner of Harvey & Associates, a boutique firm that specialises in taxation consulting services as well as the Tax Partner in SCS Global Consulting (M) Sdn Bhd. He has more than 32 years of experience in the field of taxation. He is currently serving as the Chairman of the Editorial Board of the Budget Commentary and Tax Information Booklet. Harvindar has extensive experience in taxation advisory, transfer pricing documentation preparation, tax planning as well as tax audits and investigations and he serves as a Tax Specialist to numerous corporate entities.