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March and April are the months to file your taxes for employees across Malaysia. This time of year, everyone is busy filling out tax forms and fulfilling their responsibilities as office workers.

Although employees need to pay income tax when their annual salary reaches a specified amount, the government also provides tax reliefs benefits as a way to reduce the burden on the people.

The government has released the personal income tax relief which includes up to 26 income tax rebate, totaling up to RM109,350. Let’s have a look at what can be deducted!

 

Relief types	Amount
Personal relief
Personal tax deduction	RM9000
Spouse	RM4000
Ex-wife/ex-husband alimony	RM4000
Individual Tuition Fees (Master/PhD) Individual training course (RM1000 only)	RM7000
Disabled person	RM6000
Disabled spouse	RM5000
Statutory contributions
Life Insurance (Individual and Spouse)	RM3000
Education or medical insurance	RM3000
EPF	RM4000
SOCSO & EIS	RM350
Private Retirement Scheme (PRS)	RM3000
SSPN Net Savings	RM8000
Life, medicine and health-related equipment
Parents’ medical expenses	RM8000
Serious illness medical expenses: Vaccination Health check-up COVID-19 Detection Kit Fertility treatment	RM8000
Lifestyle: Books Sports equipment Gym membership fee Monthly internet fee	RM2500
Lifestyle: Personal computer, tablet, smartphone	RM2500
Additional sports-related activities Sports equipment Sports venue hire/entry fee Entry fee	RM500
Domestic tourism spending Accommodation costs registered with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Entrance fees for tourist attractions	RM1000
Electric vehicle equipment Purchasing, installing and renting related facilities EV Charging Costs	RM2500
Breastfeeding equipment (female only) Children under 2 years old Every 2 years	RM1000
Assistive devices for persons with disabilities (individuals, spouses, children, parents)	RM6000
Child relief
Unmarried children under the age of 18 (per person)	RM2000
Unmarried, full-time students over the age of 18 A-Level Matriculation/Foundation Diploma Program (Certificate)	RM2000
Unmarried student over the age of 18 studying for a higher education diploma or above Diploma Bachelor, Masters, Doctorate	RM8000
Nursery / Kindergarten (under 6 years old)	RM3000
Disabled children	RM6000

If you’re thinking of saving more money, remember to fill in these 26 tax deductions when you file your tax returns – and you get to pay either less tax, or no tax at all!

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