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Deadline for filing tax returns approaching
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Taxpayers who have not yet filed
their individual tax returns should submit their returns on or before
June 2, an Inland Revenue Department (IRD) spokesman said today
(May 29). The filing deadline for sole proprietors is August 2.
Enclosed with the tax return is a
"Guide to Tax Return ¡V Individuals". Taxpayers can refer
to the guide for answers to most of their questions on completion.
If they need further assistance, they can visit the IRD homepage
(www.ird.gov.hk) or call
187 8022 for enquiries.
As an alternative to paper returns,
taxpayers can file their individual tax returns
electronically through the Internet or a touch-tone phone. This
year, the Internet filing functions have been upgraded. In addition
to the direct linkage to IRD homepage for viewing tax rates and
allowances, plenty of useful filling tips and enhanced functions
were introduced. Main features include "Pre-filling of data",
"Estimation of salaries tax payable", "Saving of
data" and "Viewing and printing". An automatic extension
of one month to July 3 is granted to last year's e-filers. First-time
e-filers will also be granted a two-week extension to June 16.
"If taxpayers cannot submit
their tax returns within the normal due date of one month from its
issue date, they can switch to e-filing and make use of the automatic
extension to avoid penalty on late submission", the spokesman
said.
E-filing requires the use of a digital
certificate or an e-Tax Password. Registration for an e-Tax Password
is simple. Just lodge the application on the web (www.esd.gov.hk)
or call the Automated Telephone Registration Hotline at 183 2033
and enter the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) (as printed on
the front page of the tax return) and Hong Kong Identity Card number.
An Access Code will be issued to the registrants by post within
three working days.
Demonstrations on Internet filing
and further information on e-filing are now available on the IRD
homepage. Taxpayers can visit the homepage or call 187 8011 for
enquiries.
Ends/Monday, May 29, 2006
Issued at HKT 19:22
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