How much service tax was allegedly unpaid?

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Unpaid Service Tax Totals RM38,362 Across Nine Charges

A director of a cleaning services company has pleaded not guilty to nine charges related to the alleged failure to pay service tax and penalties. The total amount in question, encompassing service tax and associated penalties, amounts to RM38,362. These alleged failures to remit the service tax occurred over distinct periods between November 1, 2021, and April 30, 2024.
Allegations of Non-Payment Spanning Over Two Years

The charges detail specific intervals during which the service tax was allegedly not settled by the accused. These periods include November 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021; January 1, 2023, to February 28, 2023; March 1, 2023, to April 30, 2023; May 1, 2023, to June 30, 2023; July 1, 2023, to August 31, 2023; September 1, 2023, to October 31, 2023; November 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023; January 1, 2024, to February 2, 2024; and March 1, 2024, to April 30, 2024.
Legal Framework and Potential Penalties

The accused, identified as Mujeebur Rahman Hithayatullah, 34, faces charges under Section 26(8) of the Service Tax Act 2018. This legislation stipulates that a conviction for such an offense can result in a maximum fine of RM50,000, imprisonment for up to three years, or both. The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) is prosecuting the case.
Court Proceedings and Next Steps

The case was heard at the Sessions Court before Judge Irwan Sunaibon. Mujeebur Rahman Hithayatullah entered a plea of not guilty to all nine charges. The court has scheduled March 31 for the submission of documents and the appointment of legal counsel for the accused.

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