Personal Tax
Increasing Tax Audits by IRB Malaysia
Following the implementation of Self Assessment Taxation System in Malaysia years ago, the Inland Revenue Board switches its focus and attention in doing tax audits to ensure taxpayers comply with the legal provisions and...
Malaysia Direct Tax Revenue Collections for 2009
Company taxpayers are still the biggest contributor to the government’s revenue of RM40.27 billion, representing 45.55% of the total revenue collection. Followed by petroleum income tax and individual income tax which contribute to 30.80%...
30 June 2011 – DUE DATE for submission and payment of tax payable for...
After first round of tax filing deadline by 30 April 2011 for individuals with employment income only and no business income (Form BE 2010), 2nd round of tax filing deadline of 30 June 2011...
Malaysia Personal Tax – FAQ
Encountered some questions on Malaysia personal tax matters?
Inland Revenue Board (IRB), the Malaysian tax authorities published some FAQ that may be relevant to individual tax payer in Malaysia. Here are some extracts:
Assessment of Tax
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Malaysia individual tax deduction – Broadband subscription fee for YA2010 to YA2012
Malaysia Inland Revenue Board (IRB) on 12 April 2011 issued a Technical Guideline on personal tax relief or deduction on the broadband subscription fee. It clarifies that individual (employee) who receives benefit on using...
Housing loan interest tax deduction of RM10,000 per year for 3 years of assessment
Claim your housing loan interest as personal tax deduction/relief up to RM10,000 per year for 3 years of assessment (RM10,000 x 3 YAs = RM30,000 in total), if you buy a house before 31...
Malaysia Individual Personal Tax Relief for YA 2010 & YA2011 (both years are same)
Individual personal tax relief is only available for individuals who are considered tax resident in Malaysia. No tax relief is available for non-tax residents. Generally rule is, a person is a Malaysia tax resident...