Why keep receipts for LHDN
Claiming tax relief or business deductions means keeping proof. LHDN can ask for supporting documents, and records should be kept for 7 years. Under Section 82A of the Income Tax Act 1967, digital records are acceptable as long as they are readily accessible and can be printed on demand.
Thermal receipts fade within months, and paper gets lost. A scanned copy taken on the day of purchase is the safest record you can keep.
Why line items matter at tax time
One receipt can mix items you can claim with items you cannot. Because SnapBill reads every item, quantity and price, you can see exactly what you bought instead of guessing from a total.
A simple year-round routine
- Scan each receipt when you get it, or batch up to 20 at the end of the week.
- Keep personal and business spending in separate ledgers.
- Search by merchant, item or date when you need a receipt again.
- At year end, export to CSV, Excel or PDF for your own records or your tax agent.
For a checklist of which receipts to gather before the year ends, read tax relief receipts to collect before year end.
Disclaimer: This page is general information, not tax advice. Check current LHDN rules or a tax professional for your situation.
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