Hias Mahsuri is a graduate of Cardiff University and practises in tax advisory, specialising in tax dispute resolution and representation of taxpayers in tax audit and investigation matters. Her practice includes representing clients before the Ministry of Finance, Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, Royal Malaysian Customs, Special Commissioners of Income Tax & Customs Appeal Tribunal

Professional Experience

• Advises and represents clients across diverse industries in tax dispute resolution matters arising from tax audits and investigations by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia and Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
• Assist the team throughout the audit and investigation process, including engagement with tax authorities, review of audit findings, and formulation of dispute strategies aimed at mitigating tax exposure and achieving commercially practical outcomes.
• Manages tax dispute resolution processes and handles tax applications (e.g., approved donation status, exemptions and remissions) and appeals, including preparation of documentation, substantiation, and written submissions before Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
• Represents clients in tax proceedings before the Special Commissioners of Income Tax and the Tribunal Customs Appeal.
• Conducts legal research and tax analysis on complex tax issues involving statutory interpretation, administrative practice, public rulings and case law under income tax, SST, and customs regimes.

Education

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Service Line

Tax Certainty & Controversy