22 Jan 2010

We refer to the letter “Can’t it include a brief explanation of the basis for any revision?” (The Straits Times, 14 Jan 10) by Mr Lawrence Basapa.

In our letter to Mr Basapa, we did explain the basis for the revision to his assessment. However, our officers could not resolve his subsequent enquiries on the matter because Mr Basapa had declared his income details under the wrong category in his tax return. We should have spotted this and resolved his enquiries promptly.

We have since clarified the matter with his tax agent and revised the assessment. We have also called Mr Basapa to explain the matter.