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Filing tax return on time
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Taxpayers who have not yet filed their individual
tax returns should submit their returns within a week (i.e. on or
before June 3), an Inland Revenue Department (IRD) spokesman said
today (May 27). For sole proprietors, the filing deadline is August
3.
Taxpayers can visit the IRD homepage (www.ird.gov.hk) for the demonstration
on the completion of tax return and other relevant information.
During the month of May, they can also call 187 8022 (8.30am to
7pm on weekdays and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays) or 187 8222 (5pm to
7pm on weekdays and noon to 5pm on Saturdays) for enquiries.
To help taxpayers to file their returns, the IRD offers a convenient
choice - the electronic filing service. By using this service, taxpayers
can now file Tax Return - Individuals through the Internet or telephone
(i.e. Telefiling) in a fast and easy manner. To make the filing
process easier and simpler, the IRD has now enhanced the functionality
and user-friendliness of the Internet filing service by introducing
three new functions on 'retrieval", "save and resume"
as well as "viewing and printing". A two-week automatic
extension of time is offered for taxpayers who file tax returns
through the Internet or Telefiling.
"In case taxpayers cannot submit their tax returns within the
normal due date of one month from its issue date, they can switch
to electronic filing and make use of the two-week extension so as
to avoid penalty on late submission," the spokesman said.
Electronic filing requires the use of a digital certificate or a
multi-purpose password. A multi-purpose password can be obtained
by registering as a user of IRD's TeleTax service. Registration
is simple. By calling the Automated Telephone Registration Hotline
at 183 2033 and following the steps given in the leaflet enclosed
with the tax return, an Access Code will be sent to the registrants
by post within three working days.
Demonstrations on Internet filing and further information on electronic
filing are now available on the IRD homepage. Taxpayers can visit
the homepage or call 187 8011 for enquiries.
Ends/Thursday, May 27, 2004
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