What Happens After You Submit Your e-Filing Malaysia 2026 — Confirmation, Notis Taksiran & Refund
Just clicked 'Submit' on your Malaysia income tax e-Filing 2026? Here's exactly what happens next: how to download your confirmation receipt, when the Notis Taksiran arrives, how to check if you're getting a refund, and what documents to keep for 7 years.
✅ You clicked Submit — now what?
Most Malaysians close the browser and wait. But there are 3 things you should do in the next 10 minutes to protect yourself: download your confirmation receipt, verify the refund amount, and register your bank account in MyTax. This guide covers all three.
Step 1 — The Acknowledgment Screen After Submission
Immediately after clicking the final Submit button in MyTax, you will see a Pengesahan Penerimaan Borang (Form Receipt Confirmation) screen. This screen shows:
- Your Nombor Rujukan (Reference Number) — format: BE-2025-XXXXXXXX
- Your IC number and tax file number
- The date and time of submission
- A "Cetak / Print" button to download the PDF acknowledgment
⚠️ Do not close this screen before downloading the PDF
The acknowledgment screen appears only once after submission. Click "Cetak" immediately to save the PDF. If you close it without downloading, you can still retrieve it later — but it requires additional steps (see below).
This reference number is your official proof that LHDN received your tax return. Keep it together with your Form EA and other tax documents.
How to Download Your e-Filing Confirmation PDF (If You Missed the Screen)
If you closed the acknowledgment screen without downloading, follow these steps to retrieve it from MyTax:
- 1Log into MyTaxGo to mytax.hasil.gov.my. Log in with your IC number and password.
- 2Go to e-FilingFrom Papan Pemuka (Dashboard), click "e-Filing" in the top menu or sidebar.
- 3Select "Cetak Borang"Click "Cetak Borang" (Print Form) from the e-Filing submenu.
- 4Choose Assessment Year 2025Select Tahun Taksiran: 2025 and Jenis Borang: BE (or B for business income).
- 5Download PDFClick "Cetak" to generate and download the PDF. This includes both your submitted Form BE and the official receipt with reference number.
ℹ️ Alternative path: Semak Borang
You can also verify submission via: MyTax → e-Filing → Semak Borang → select Year 2025. If your return is listed with a Nombor Rujukan, it was successfully received. If there is no listing, the submission was not completed and you must resubmit.
What is the Notis Taksiran (Tax Assessment Notice)?
The Notis Taksiran (Tax Assessment Notice) is the official document LHDN issues after reviewing your submitted return. It confirms your final tax liability for YA 2025 — including whether you receive a refund or owe additional tax. It is not the same as your submission receipt.
| Timeline | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Immediately after submission | Pengesahan Penerimaan (Receipt Confirmation) — available to download now |
| 2–4 weeks (simple returns) | Notis Taksiran issued — salaried income, standard reliefs, no flags |
| 4–8 weeks (average) | Notis Taksiran for most Form BE filers who submit in April |
| Up to 90 days (complex) | Returns with rental income, multiple employers, foreign income, or audit triggers |
| After Notis Taksiran | Refund direct to registered bank account OR balance due notification |
The Notis Taksiran appears in MyTax under Notis Taksiran → Semak Notis. You will also receive an email notification if your email is registered with LHDN. You do NOT need to collect a physical notice — the electronic version in MyTax is official.
How to Read Your Notis Taksiran — Field-by-Field
| Notis Taksiran Field (BM) | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Nombor Fail | Your personal tax file number (e.g., SG 1234567890) |
| Tahun Taksiran | Assessment year: 2025 (for income earned in calendar year 2025) |
| Pendapatan Agregat | Your total gross income before any reliefs are applied |
| Jumlah Pelepasan | Total reliefs claimed (EPF, insurance, lifestyle, children, etc.) |
| Pendapatan Bercukai | Chargeable income = Aggregate Income minus Reliefs. Tax is calculated on this number |
| Cukai Dikenakan | Tax computed at the progressive rate table on your Pendapatan Bercukai |
| Rebat | Rebates deducted from tax (RM 400 individual rebate, zakat rebate) |
| Cukai Kena Dibayar | Final net tax payable = Cukai Dikenakan minus Rebat |
| Potongan di Punca (PCB) | Total monthly tax deduction paid by employer throughout the year |
| Bayaran Balik Cukai | Refund amount (if PCB exceeds Cukai Kena Dibayar) |
| Baki Cukai Kena Dibayar | Balance due (if PCB is less than Cukai Kena Dibayar) |
Will You Get a Refund or Owe Tax? — Calculate Now
You don't need to wait for your Notis Taksiran to know the approximate outcome. Calculate immediately:
- Find your PCB total: Look at Box D on your Form EA from each employer. Sum all PCB amounts if you had multiple jobs.
- Find your Cukai Kena Dibayar: In MyTax after submission, your Form BE summary shows the final tax payable figure.
- If PCB ≥ Cukai Kena Dibayar: You will receive a refund. Amount = PCB minus Cukai Kena Dibayar.
- If PCB < Cukai Kena Dibayar: You owe the balance. Pay via ByrHASiL (by 30 April 2026 to avoid the 10% Section 103 surcharge).
🚨 Important: Payment deadline is 30 April — even with the grace period extension
LHDN grants a filing grace period to 15 May 2026. But the payment deadline remains 30 April 2026. If you owe any balance, it must be paid by 30 April regardless of when you file. Late payment triggers a 10% Section 103 surcharge on the unpaid amount. What to do if you can't pay by April 30 →
Income Tax Refund Timeline Malaysia 2026
| Filing Date | Expected Refund Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| January – February | Within 30 days | Fastest processing, lowest volume |
| March | 30–45 days | Moderate processing time |
| April | 45–60 days | Higher volume, slightly longer |
| May (grace period) | 60–90 days | Peak backlog after deadline |
| No bank account registered | +4–8 weeks extra | LHDN issues physical cheque by post |
ℹ️ Register your bank account in MyTax before the refund is processed
If you haven't registered a Malaysian bank account in MyTax, do it now. Go to: MyTax → Kemaskini Maklumat → Akaun Bank → Add bank. Without a registered account, LHDN will mail a cheque to your registered address — adding weeks to your wait. You can track refund status at: How to check your refund status in MyTax →
If You Disagree with the Notis Taksiran — Form Q Appeal
If your Notis Taksiran shows a different tax amount than you expected — higher tax payable, or reliefs that were disallowed — you have 30 days from the notice date to file a formal appeal via Form Q (Borang Q).
| Option | Deadline | Process | Penalty on Disputed Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amend before submission | Before clicking Submit | Edit directly in MyTax e-Filing | None |
| Amended return (Borang Pindaan) | 31 July 2026 | MyTax → e-Filing → Pindaan | None (if filed within window) |
| Form Q Appeal | 30 days from Notis Taksiran date | MyTax → Notis Taksiran → Borang Q | None while under review |
| VDP (Voluntary Disclosure) | Any time (before audit) | Apply via LHDN branch | 15% penalty on underpaid amount |
| LHDN Audit | Up to 7 years back | Initiated by LHDN | 45–300% penalty |
For a full amendment guide with step-by-step MyTax instructions, see: How to Amend Your e-Filing Malaysia 2026 →
Documents to Keep for 7 Years After Filing
Under the Income Tax Act 1967, you must retain supporting records for 7 years from the end of the year of assessment. For YA 2025, keep everything until 31 December 2032. If LHDN audits you and you cannot produce supporting documents, reliefs can be disallowed retroactively.
| Document | Why You Need It | Keep Until |
|---|---|---|
| e-Filing confirmation receipt (PDF) | Proof of submission and reference number | 31 Dec 2032 |
| Notis Taksiran (Assessment Notice) | Official tax liability confirmation; appeal reference | 31 Dec 2032 |
| Form EA from all employers | Salary, PCB, EPF, and BIK verification | 31 Dec 2032 |
| EPF annual statement | Supports RM 4,000 EPF relief claim | 31 Dec 2032 |
| Insurance annual premium statements | Supports life (RM 3,000) and medical (RM 3,000) relief | 31 Dec 2032 |
| SSPN annual statement | Supports RM 8,000 SSPN relief claim | 31 Dec 2032 |
| PRS annual statement | Supports RM 3,000 PRS relief claim | 31 Dec 2032 |
| Lifestyle receipts (books, gym, phone, internet) | RM 2,500 lifestyle relief — receipts mandatory if audited | 31 Dec 2032 |
| Medical receipts | RM 1,000 health screening + RM 10,000 serious disease reliefs | 31 Dec 2032 |
| Childcare receipts (if applicable) | RM 3,000 childcare fee relief — registered centre invoices | 31 Dec 2032 |
| ByrHASiL payment receipts | Proof of tax payment if balance was owed | 31 Dec 2032 |
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How do I know my e-Filing was successfully submitted?
Immediately after clicking the final Submit button in MyTax, you will see a 'Pengesahan Penerimaan Borang' (Form Receipt Confirmation) screen. This shows a unique reference number (Nombor Rujukan) in the format BE-2025-XXXXXXXX. This screen confirms LHDN has received your return. If you did not see this screen, log back into MyTax → e-Filing → Semak Borang → select Year 2025. If your return is listed there with a reference number, it was successfully submitted. If there is no listing, your submission was not completed — you must submit again.
How do I download my e-Filing receipt or confirmation PDF?
On the submission confirmation screen, click the 'Cetak / Print' button to download a PDF acknowledgment. If you missed this step, log into MyTax → e-Filing → Cetak Borang → select Assessment Year 2025 → download. You can also access it via: MyTax → Papan Pemuka → e-Filing → Semak Status → click the reference number → Print. Keep this PDF for your records — it is your official proof of submission.
When will I receive my Notis Taksiran (Tax Assessment Notice)?
For most individuals filing Form BE, the Notis Taksiran (Tax Assessment Notice) is typically issued within 30 to 90 days of submission. Simple returns (salaried income, standard reliefs) are often assessed within 2 to 4 weeks. Complex returns (rental income, capital receipts, multiple income sources) may take up to 90 days. LHDN issues the notice electronically — you will receive an email notification (if registered) and it appears in MyTax under 'Notis Taksiran'. You do NOT need the physical notice to receive your refund — LHDN will process it automatically.
How do I know if I'm getting a refund or need to pay more?
You can calculate your estimated refund or balance due immediately after submission: (1) Find your total PCB/potongan cukai bulanan from Box D of your Form EA (all employers combined if you changed jobs). (2) In MyTax, your submitted Form BE shows your 'Cukai Kena Dibayar' (total tax payable). (3) If PCB > Cukai Kena Dibayar: you will receive a refund for the difference. (4) If PCB < Cukai Kena Dibayar: you owe the balance — pay via ByrHASiL by 30 April 2026 to avoid the 10% Section 103 surcharge. Your Notis Taksiran will confirm the exact amount.
When will I receive my income tax refund?
LHDN's refund processing timeline depends on when you filed: filing January–February = refund within 30 days; filing March = refund within 30–45 days; filing April = refund within 45–60 days; filing May (grace period) = refund within 60–90 days. LHDN transfers refunds directly to the bank account registered in your MyTax profile. If you have not registered a bank account, go to MyTax → Kemaskini Maklumat Akaun Bank before submitting. Unregistered accounts receive a cheque by post, which takes 4 to 8 weeks longer.
What should I do if I disagree with my Notis Taksiran?
If your Notis Taksiran shows a different tax amount than what you calculated, you have 30 days from the notice date to file a formal appeal. The process: (1) Log into MyTax → Notis Taksiran → view the notice. (2) Click 'Borang Q' (Form Q — Notice of Appeal) within 30 days. (3) State your grounds for appeal clearly — attach supporting documents. (4) LHDN will review and issue a revised notice or schedule an inquiry. If the 30-day window has passed but you believe there was a genuine error, contact your nearest LHDN branch with full documentation. Under Section 131 ITA, LHDN has discretion to allow late amendments in genuine cases.
How long should I keep my e-Filing documents?
Under the Income Tax Act 1967, you must retain all records relating to your tax return for 7 years from the end of the relevant year of assessment. For YA 2025 (filed in 2026), keep records until 31 December 2032. Documents to keep: your e-Filing confirmation receipt (PDF), Form EA from all employers, bank statements showing investment income, insurance premium receipts, SSPN statements, medical receipts, lifestyle receipts (books, gym, phone, internet), EPF annual statement, PRS annual statement, and the Notis Taksiran itself. If LHDN audits you within 7 years and you cannot produce supporting documents, the claimed reliefs can be disallowed — even if you genuinely incurred the expenses.
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