Individual Tax For YA 2024 

Individual tax in Malaysia refers to the system of taxation applied to individuals on their income. This includes the income earned by residents and non-residents within the country's borders. The Malaysian government collects individual taxes through the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN). Individual tax in Malaysia plays a crucial role in financing public services and government programs. To ensure compliance and make the most of available tax incentives, individuals often seek guidance from tax professionals or use tax-filing software.

What is Tax Individual?

In Malaysia, the following types of income are taxable:

  • Earnings from employment
  • Profits or gains from a business
  • Dividends, interest, or reductions
  • Rent, royalties, or premiums are all options.
  • Annuities or pensions
  • Bill claims, corporate credit cards, business loans, sponsored kid tuition fees, or any other employer-provided benefits that can be turned into cash
Starting in 2024, there's an important about tax update from the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) that we should all be aware of under Budget 2024 as below: 

1. Expansion of Scope of Income Tax Relief For Medical Treatment, Special Needs And Carer Expenses For Parents [Paragraph 46(1)(c) ITA 1967]

      Effective from YA 2024

Scopes expanded :Limitation
Full medical examination (limited to RM1,000)Limited to RM8,000
Dental examination and treatment such as teeth restoration and replacement involving crowning, root canal and denturesLimited to RM8,000

2. Extension of Tax Relief For Up Skilling And Self Enhancement Courses Fee [Paragraph 46(1)(f) ITA 1967]

      Effective from YA 2024 until YA 2026

Scope :Period
The tax relief is granted for the YA 2022 and the YA 2023Extended for a period of 3 years

  3. Expansion Of Scope Of Income Tax Relief For Medical Treatment For   Self, Spouse And Child [Paragraph 46(1)(g) ITA 1967]

      Effective from YA 2024

Medical treatment expenses :Limitation
Serious illness
-
Fertility treatment-
Vaccination Limited to RM1,000
Full medical check-up, mental health examination and COVID 19 detection test including purchase of self-test kitLimited to RM1,000
Diagnostic and rehabilitation treatment for children with learning disabilitiesLimited to RM4,000
Dental examination and treatment expensesLimited to RM1,000

  4. Tax Relief For Lifestyle For Self, Spouse And Child 
       [Paragraph 46(1)(p) ITA 1967]

      Effective from YA 2024

Lifestyle expenses :Limitation
Purchase or subscription of books / journals / magazines / newspapers / other similar publicationsLimited to RM2,500
Purchase of a personal computer, smartphone or tabletLimited to RM2,500
Monthly internet subscription billLimited to RM2,500

5. Tax Relief For Sports Equipment And Activities For Self, Spouse, and Children [Paragraph 46(1)(u) ITA 1967]

      Effective from YA 2024

Lifestyle expenses related to sports : Limitation
Purchase of sports equipment for sports activitiesLimited to RM1,000
Rental fees or admission fees to sports facilitiesLimited to RM1,000
Registration fees to participate in sports competitionsLimited to RM1,000
 Gym membership fees and sports training fees
Limited to RM1,000

6. Extension Of Tax Relief For Electric Vehicle Charging Facilities                           [Paragraph 46(1)(v) ITA 1967]

      Effective from YA 2024 until YA 2027

Expenses :Period
Installation cost of an electric vehicle charging deviceExtended for a period of 4 years
Purchases, including lease purchase of vehicle charging equipmentExtended for a period of 4 years
Rental of electric vehicle charging equipmentExtended for a period of 4 years
Subscription fee for chargingExtended for a period of 4 years

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