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Summary of Guidelines for Real Property Gains Tax (CKHT) Operations (2025)

These guidelines explain the responsibilities of disposers (pelupus) and acquirers (pemeroleh) under the Self-Assessment System for CKHT starting January 1, 2025.

 

Acquirer’s Responsibilities

1. Submission of Form CKHT 2A:
  • Submit electronically via MyTax within 60 days of acquisition.
  • Obtain a Tax Identification Number (TIN) if required.
  • Manual submissions will not be accepted.
2. Withholding Payment Under Section 21B:
  • Acquirers must withhold and pay a portion of the consideration (3%-7%) to LHDNM within 60 days of disposal.
  • If Form CKHT 3 is received from the disposer, withholding is not required.
3. Penalties:
  • Late payments or failures to submit may result in penalties, including fines, additional taxes, or travel restrictions.

 

Disposer’s Responsibilities

1. Submission of Form CKHT 1A/1B:
  • Mandatory for disposals subject to CKHT, submitted electronically via MyTax.
  • Exemptions apply for gains taxed under the Income Tax Act 1967.
2. Tax Payments:
  • Pay any remaining tax balance within 90 days of disposal.
  • Late payments may incur a 10% penalty.
3. Keeping Records:
  • Maintain documents for seven years for potential audits.
4. Penalties:
  • Non-compliance may result in fines, imprisonment, or penalties up to three times the tax             amount.

 

Refunds for Canceled Transactions

  • Submit supporting documents like cancellation agreements to request refunds.
  • Refund claims must be made within five years of the transaction year.

Amended Tax Returns (BNT CKHT)

  • Allowed within six months of filing for errors or adjustments.
  • Only one amendment per case is permitted.

Appeals for Relief

  • Taxpayers can appeal under Sections 19 or 19A for errors, exemptions, or new legislation affecting their tax filings.

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