How to Generate an LHDN Audit File

Modified on Wed, 5 Mar at 5:05 PM

An LHDN Audit File is a set of payroll-related documents that the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) may request during a tax audit. These documents typically include:

Employee Master File
Payroll Register File
Payroll Chart of Accounts

Now, with HReasily's latest update, you can download the LHDN Audit File directly from your account in just a few simple steps.

1. On your dashboard, navigate to Manage Company > Payroll.

2. Scroll down until you find the LHDN Audit File section and expand it.

3. Choose the relevant year and click GENERATE to proceed with the file download.

The file will be downloaded in a ZIP format, named LHDN_AUDIT_FILE_YYYY.zip (e.g., LHDN_AUDIT_FILE_2024.zip).

This ZIP file contains the following three files:

CHART – Payroll Chart of Accounts
MASTER – Employee Master File
PAYROLL – Payroll Register File

Important Notes

To ensure accuracy in the Chart of Accounts file, you must correctly set up the Pay Item Code under the Pay Items settings. These codes are essential for mapping payroll transactions to the appropriate accounts. For detailed instructions on adjusting your pay item settings, refer to this guide.

By following these steps, you can efficiently generate and retrieve your LHDN Audit File with accurate payroll data for compliance purposes.