Statutory format updates on IR56E/F/G forms from the HKIRD and details are as follows:
IR56E form
– Particulars of the Employee Row 1 – Name of Employee
In the Particulars of the Employee Row 1 – Name of Employee, originally the name is shown in both left and right hand side. In the updated statutory requirements, the name is only required to be shown in the right hand side. The one in the left hand side is removed.
– Left bottom corner – I.R. 56E
In the left bottom corner, originally it is shown as “I.R. 56E” in the form. In the updated statutory requirements, it is reflected as “IR56E” form instead (i.e. the dot and the space are to be excluded).
– Right bottom corner – FOR OFFICIAL USE
The position of the box and the height of the inner box “FOR OFFICIAL USE” have been adjusted.
IR56F form
– Particulars of the Employee Row 1 – Name of Employee
In the Particulars of the Employee Row 1 – Name of Employee, originally the name shown in the left hand side does not have a comma between the surname and the give name. In the updated statutory requirements, a comma is included between the surname and the given name.
– Left bottom corner – I.R. 56F
In the left bottom corner, originally it is shown as “I.R. 56F” in the form. In the updated statutory requirements, it is reflected as “IR56F” form instead (i.e. the comma and the space are to be excluded).
– Right bottom corner – FOR OFFICIAL USE
The position of the box and the height of the inner box “FOR OFFICIAL USE” have been adjusted.
IR56G form
– Left bottom corner – I.R. 56G
In the left bottom corner, originally it is shown as “I.R. 56G” in the form. In the updated statutory requirements, it is reflected as “IR56G” form instead (i.e. the comma and the space are to be excluded).
For detailed information, please refer to the below attached sample tax forms.
– IR56E (click here to view)
– IR56F (click here to view)
– IR56G (click here to view)