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FAQs about e-filing of Tax Return - Individuals
- Q1. I have just received my first Tax Return – Individuals. How can I use the Internet filing service?
- Q2. I hold an e-Tax Password. I have just received my Tax Return - Individuals for the current year. How can I use the Internet filing service?
- Q3. I have been using my digital certificate as an authentication means for access to IRD’s online services. I have just received my Tax Return – Individuals for the current year. How can I use the Internet filing service?
- Q4. My spouse does not have any file with IRD but he/she has to sign my electronic Tax Return – Individuals to nominate me to claim deduction for Home Loan Interest. Can he/she apply an eTAX Password for such purpose? If so, how?
- Q5. Can my authorized tax representative file the tax return on my behalf through the Internet?
- Q6. Some parts of the tax return are not displayed for my completion. How can I complete those parts?
- Q7. What kind of data will be pre-filled in my electronic tax return?
- Q8. How can I amend the pre-filled data in my electronic tax return?
- Q9. Can I save a partially completed tax return for further completion and submission later?
- Q10. How can I sign my return during the Internet filing process?
- Q11. How do I know that I have successfully filed my return through the Internet? Can I view details of the return after filing?
- Q12. Can I view a computation of my estimated Salaries Tax liability immediately after submission of my return? How is the estimated liability calculated?
- Q13. Are computations for estimated Property Tax or Profits Tax payable available?
- Q14. I have filed my return through the Internet. How can I rectify an error in that return or make supplement to it subsequently?
- Q15. Are the data in a tax return filed through the Internet secure?
Before using Internet filing service, you must open an eTAX Account if you have not yet done so.
Know more about eTAX Account ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/taxes/etax/etax_account.htm )
Before using Internet filing service, you must open an eTAX Account by visiting www.gov.hk/etax and completing a simple registration process.
Before using Internet filing service, you must open an eTAX Account by visiting www.gov.hk/etax and completing a simple registration process.
Yes, Your spouse can apply an eTAX Password together with an eTAX Account. He/she can download the form IR6104, complete and return it to IRD. He/she will then be advised of his/her Taxpayer Identification Number and Access Code by post for registering his/her eTAX Password and opening his/her eTAX Account.
Form IR6104 ( http://www.ird.gov.hk/eng/pdf/ir6104.pdf )
The eTAX Services are for the sole and exclusive use by the Taxpayer. At no time and under no circumstances shall the Taxpayer authorize any other person to use his/her TIN, eTAX Password or digital certificate to communicate with IRD on his/her behalf in connection with the eTAX Services.
You can click [Select PARTS of Return] at the navigation bar for access to any part of the tax return requiring completion.
Electronic tax returns for individuals are pre-filled with certain basic data relating to the taxpayers concerned, to facilitate its completion. These data are extracted from the latest records of the Department. It remains the taxpayer’s responsibility to amend or update any such pre-filled data and ensure that all details furnished in his return are correct.
You can click the [Clear] button to clear all data displayed or simply type over the pre-filled data so as to enter the correct data.
Yes, you can do so by clicking the [Save and Quit] button to save a partially completed return, which will be retained for one month.
You can sign your tax return with your eTAX Password or recognized digital certificate.
Immediately after a tax return has been successfully filed through the Internet, an acknowledgement will be provided on the screen. You can also view details of the return under Tax Return in the Tax Position Section.
Yes, you can do so by clicking the [Compute Estimated Salaries Tax Payable] button at the bottom of the Acknowledgement screen. You can also view the computation under Tax Return in the Tax Position Section. The computation of Estimated Salaries Tax Payable is intended for the reference of the taxpayer and to help him make payment plan early. The amount of tax payable is entirely based on information provided in his tax return. Please also note that no account will be taken of any election for Personal Assessment in calculating the estimated Salaries Tax payable.
No. Both Property Tax and Profits Tax are computed by applying the standard rate and can be estimated easily.
You can make the rectification through the “Contact Us” Section on the left menu of the screens after you login your eTAX Account. After pressing the [Continue] button, please select the box “Return Filing” and state clearly in “Details of Enquiry” the amendments or supplement you wish to make to the return. Alternatively, you can submit a duly signed written notice to the Commissioner with particulars including your name, file number, the relevant year of assessment and details of amendments or supplement. You should not use a paper Tax Return for this purpose.
Yes. Please refer to our eTAX Security Statement.
eTAX Security Statement ( http://www.gov.hk/en/residents/taxes/etax/information/etax_security_statement.htm )
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