A New Digital Step for Transparency - The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) has taken another step forward in digitalising its services. Starting 17 September 2025, the board began issuing Monthly Tax Deduction (MTD) notifications directly to taxpayers via email. Although the initiative was only officially announced recently, many individuals may have already received their first notification for the month of August.

This move reflects LHDN's ongoing efforts to modernise tax administration and give taxpayers greater clarity about how their monthly salary deductions are being handled.

Why This Matters for Taxpayers

Traditionally, taxpayers had to rely on their employers' payslips or manually log into the MyTax portal to verify their deductions. With the new system in place, LHDN ensures that:

Strengthening MyTax as the Primary Channel

In its statement, LHDN explained that this initiative supports its broader vision of making the MyTax portal the central hub for communication between the board and taxpayers. By strengthening MyTax, LHDN aims to provide a one-stop platform for all tax-related services, ranging from notifications and records to mobile access.

To ensure smooth delivery of updates, taxpayers are urged to keep their email addresses valid and updated in the MyTax portal. Outdated or incorrect details may lead to disruptions in receiving these important monthly updates.

How to Access Your Tax Records

Beyond email notifications, taxpayers still have multiple ways to monitor their deductions and payments:

Towards a Digital-First Tax System

This initiative may seem small, but it represents a meaningful step in Malaysia's digital-first approach to tax management. By ensuring transparency, convenience, and reliability, LHDN is not only improving service delivery but also building trust with taxpayers.

As Malaysia transitions towards more automated and AI-driven public services, such changes demonstrate how digitalisation can simplify processes and make tax compliance less stressful for individuals.