How much in additional taxes is Mukhriz Mahathir being asked to pay?

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Mukhriz Mahathir Faces Demand for Over RM5 Million in Additional Taxes

Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir is being asked to pay a total of RM5,020,707.18 in additional taxes. These assessments pertain to the 2017, 2018, and 2019 tax assessment years.
Challenge to Additional Assessment Notices

Mukhriz Mahathir has filed a judicial review application to challenge the validity of the Notices of Additional Assessment issued by the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). The core of his challenge questions the IRB's authority to issue these notices, particularly for the 2019 assessment year, which he claims was already settled.
Arguments Regarding Statutory Limitation Periods

A key point of contention in the legal proceedings is whether the IRB issued the notices within the stipulated statutory timeframes. Mukhriz's legal team argues that the notices for the 2019 assessment year were issued beyond the five-year limitation period. They further contend that the IRB failed to provide a legal basis, such as fraud, wilful default, or negligence, for extending this period, which would have necessitated a referral to the Special Commissioners of Income Tax (SCIT).
IRB's Stance on Extended Timeframes

The IRB, represented by Senior Revenue Counsel Marina Ibrahim, countered that an extension was granted for Mukhriz to furnish requested documents. The IRB maintains that using the fact that an extension was granted against Mukhriz would be unfair. They argue that the dispute involves factual issues concerning tax assessments and therefore falls under the jurisdiction of the SCIT, which is empowered to decide on matters related to statutory time limits.
Judicial Review Proceedings Timeline

The High Court granted Mukhriz leave to commence judicial review proceedings on January 2, 2025. He initially filed the application on December 20, 2024, naming the Director-General of the Inland Revenue Board, the Finance Minister, and the Government of Malaysia as respondents. Subsequently, on July 24, 2025, the Finance Minister and the Government of Malaysia were removed as respondents, leaving only the Director-General of the Inland Revenue Board in the case.

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