I hate mails like these....
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It was sent to the old address and I never got it till yesterday. The letter dated 11 Nov2008 was from the Income Tax Department basically saying that they had calculated the property gains tax for the house I sold in the year 2000. Yes, you read it right. Mctc and I bought the house in 1997 and sold it 3 years later. During that time if one were to buy and sell a house/property in less than 5 years, the profit gained from the sale was taxable. But if I'm not mistaken, the first house you sold would be exempted from tax.
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This is how the property gains tax looks like.
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It says here that I have to pay RM1237.50 for the property I sold 8 years ago. Are they slow or what? And what more, Mctc has received a similar letter bearing only his name saying that he owes them the same amount. So are we suppose to pay only RM1237.50 or 1237.50 times two? And I thought debts after 7 years were written off or have I been reading too much of the bible? :). I have to go and clarify with the tax department.
Today's the last day of the year 2008. I am happy that 2009 is coming REAL SOON... like tomorrow. I didn't have a good year... well I knew it was going to be a bad year at the start of this year. I was constantly down and many a times I put on a smile and hid myself behind this happy face. When I received the letter from the Income Tax Department, I was like... oh well, it's expected. A bad end to a bad year.
Well, tomorrow's the beginning of a new year, boy am I looking forward to it. :)
4 comments:
So, you are one of those whom pastor always preaches about putting on a mask when they come to church. I am glad I managed to sail through 2008 and am excited to welcome 2009, wondering what it will bring...more blessings or trials...
U really need to be very patient when dealing with LHDN. I can testify to the fact that they r very very slow, for i just received my overpaid taxes for 2002 a few weeks ago. The most annoying thing is, in the past few yrs, every time I went to their office to complain about not receiving my money, they would ask me to fill up the same form all over again. When I asked them what happened to the old forms I filled out, they didn’t have a clue.
Anyway, I want to wish u a happy and prosperous 2009. Remember, you have Jesus by your side, so no need to worry too much, 2009 will be just fine. :-)
Lawrence
A.Chris - Hopefully more blessings.. :)
Lawrence - I spoke to a lawyer's clerk and she said that I can appeal.It seems there is a customer service (LHDN's office) on the 16th floor of the MAA building next to Terminal 1.
Thanks for the wishes. Yeah.. I've come to a point where I just let go and let God handle all my worries. I still worry... but very much lesser. :)
Very good!
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