Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill is delighted to announce that Partner Chris Toh Pei Roo will be speaking at the upcoming event titled, “Navigating Tax Trends: Key Tax Cases, Challenges in Tax Audits, and CGT vs. RPGT”, together with Associate Jay Fong Jia Sheng. The event, organised by the Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA), will be held on 17 October 2024 (Thursday) at the Connexion Conference & Event Centre, The Vertical, Bangsar South, Kuala Lumpur.

Chris and Jay will be speaking at the following sessions:

• Recent Trends, Key Tax Cases, and Managing Tax Audits (9:00AM to 10:45AM)

  They will discuss recent tax trends identified by the IRB, examine the latest Public Rulings and their practical implications, and provide updates on significant tax cases affecting current practices. Additionally, they will also highlight common challenges in tax audits and share effective strategies for resolving tax disputes.

• Capital Gains Tax (CGT) vs Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) (11:15 AM to 1:00 PM)

  They will provide a comprehensive overview of CGT, discussing its scope, applicability, and the changes introduced in 2024. The session will also evaluate the tax treatment of foreign-sourced capital gains, available exemptions with their conditions, and the impact of CGT on the RPGT regime. They will further assess the implications of CGT and RPGT in transactions involving shares of real property companies.

To secure your seat and complete your registration, please follow the instructions in the brochure here.

For any queries, please contact Partner Chris Toh Pei Roo (tpr@lh-ag.com) or Associate Jay Fong Jia Sheng (fjs@lh-ag.com).

11 October 2024