IRB eyes 15pc tax revenue growth

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) is eyeing an annual tax revenue growth of 15 per cent, from a record RM109.679 billion
collected last year, under its newly-launched IRB Corporate Plan 2012-2015.

Chief Executive Officer Tan Sri Mohd Shukor Haji Mahfar said the target was within reach as the board has identified ways to improve tax administration and compliance for direct tax collection.

"We are seeking to identify newer opportunities in expanding our tax base and areas of tax revenue which were not fully exploited previously.

"We are also fine tuning existing procedures and practices, as well as, strengthening our administration," he told a press conference on the sidelines of the National Tax Conference 2012.

Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah opened the two-day conference and launched the three-year strategic roadmap.

Mohd Shukor said after registering a whooping RM109.679 billion in tax collection last year, the success has spurred IRB to set a higher target, surpassing the initial target of RM110 billion set for the year.

"The target will be revised quarterly in tandem with the Gross Domestic Product growth. Thus, I think with the new roadmap, we will be scaling new heights in tax collection.

"As the economy expands, our base will also grow," he said.

The three-year strategic plan, which complements the 10th Malaysia Plan, will focus on tax management, service delivery, organisation risk management, information technology management, coordination, human resource optimisation, human capital development and teamwork. Bernama