{"id":17780,"date":"2021-04-07T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/uncategorized\/pay-less-income-tax.html"},"modified":"2026-03-27T19:37:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T11:37:43","slug":"pay-less-income-tax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/tax-planning\/pay-less-income-tax.html","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways You Can Pay Less Income Tax In Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a Malaysian who earns more than RM34,000 yearly, it\u2019s time to file your income tax returns for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2020. So you should refer to your Income Tax Return (EA) form and complete your filing by April 30.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Ever wonder how you can maximise your tax deductions? It\u2019s not that hard. Some of the lifestyle choices you\u2019ve made in the past year can lead to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hasil.gov.my\/bt_goindex.php?bt_kump=5&amp;bt_skum=1&amp;bt_posi=3&amp;bt_unit=1&amp;bt_sequ=1&amp;bt_lgv=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tax reliefs<\/a> and significant savings!<\/p>\n<h2>1. Take care of your parents<\/h2>\n<p>They cared for you when you were growing up, and now\u2019s your chance to take care of them in their old age. There are also tax reliefs that you\u2019re entitled to when it comes to parental care.<\/p>\n<p><strong>a) Medical expenses for your parents: Max. RM5,000 relief<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your parents are undergoing treatment for specific medical conditions in Malaysia, and this is proven by a certified medical practitioner, you can claim up to RM5,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>b) Healthy parents: Max. RM1,500<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your biological or legally adoptive parents are Malaysian residents aged 60 and above, and they are in good health, you can claim up to RM1,500 each for your mum and dad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/budgets-tax\/articles\/tax-relief-vs-tax-rebate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tax Relief vs Tax Rebate: What\u2019s The Difference?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/how-to-pay-less-income-tax-1.jpg?resize=640%2C363&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"how-to-pay-less-income-tax-1\" width=\"640\" height=\"363\" \/><br \/>\n<em>If you\u2019re paying for your own further education course at a recognised higher learning institution in Malaysia, you can claim up to RM7,000 in tax relief.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>2. Invest in your education<\/h2>\n<p>There is always something new to learn in life \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/career\/articles\/how-to-upskill-yourself\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">upskilling courses<\/a> and university degrees to elevate your career, as well as books and articles to broaden your mind.<\/p>\n<p>By improving yourself, you also claim for various tax reliefs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>a) Lifestyle purchases: Max. RM2,500<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/budgets-tax\/articles\/maximise-income-tax-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lifestyle tax relief<\/a> amounts up to RM2,500 a year. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to save the receipts and bills for your purchases of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Books, journals, magazines, printed newspapers<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Sports equipment and gym membership fees<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Computer, smartphones, or tablets<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Monthly internet subscription<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nb) Lifestyle purchases for tech gadgets: Max. RM2,500<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Claim an additional RM2,500 if you\u2019ve bought a PC, smartphone, or tablet between 1 June and 31 December 2020.<\/p>\n<p><strong>c) Further education: Max. RM7,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re paying for your own further education course at a recognised higher learning institution in Malaysia, you&#8217;ll be entitled to claim a tax relief of up to RM7,000 (any Masters or Doctorate courses, or an undergraduate degree\/diploma in law, accounting, Islamic financing, technical, vocational, industrial, scientific, or technology).<\/p>\n<h2>3. Be a nurturing parent<\/h2>\n<p>Besides the joy of watching your child grow up, you can enjoy tax reliefs as a parent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>a) Breastfeeding equipment: Max. RM1,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Claim up to RM1,000 if you\u2019ve bought breastfeeding equipment for your child (aged two years and below).<\/p>\n<p><strong>b) Childcare expenses: Max. RM3,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re sending your kids aged six years and below to a daycare centre or kindergarten, you can claim up to RM3,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>c) Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional: Max. RM8,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have contributed to the Skim Simpanan Pendidikan Nasional (SSPN) for your child\u2019s higher education, you can claim up to RM8,000.<\/p>\n<p><strong>d) Each unmarried child under 18: RM2,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get a tax relief of up to RM2,000 for each one of your unmarried children below 18 years old.<\/p>\n<p><strong>e) Disabled child: RM6,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Parents with an unmarried child who\u2019s physically or mentally disabled can claim for a tax relief of RM6,000, regardless of their age.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/budgets-tax\/articles\/freelancer-income-tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#DigitalCareers: How To File Your Income Tax As A Freelancer<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/how-to-pay-less-income-tax-2.jpg?resize=640%2C363&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"how-to-pay-less-income-tax-2\" width=\"640\" height=\"363\" \/><br \/>\n<em>If you have unmarried children aged 18 and above who are full-time students that are pursuing a diploma course (or higher) in Malaysia, you can claim RM8,000 in tax relief.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>4. Send your child to university<\/h2>\n<p>Give your kids a great education and enjoy these tax reliefs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>a) Each unmarried child aged 18 and above in Pre-U courses: RM2,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have children aged 18 and above who are currently pursuing an A-Level, certificate, matriculation or preparatory course on a full-time basis, you can claim RM2,000 relief for each of them.<\/p>\n<p><strong>b) Each unmarried child aged 18 and above who is pursuing further studies: RM8,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you have unmarried children aged 18 and above who are full-time students that are pursuing a diploma course (or higher) in Malaysia, you are entitled to RM8,000 relief. If your child is studying for an undergraduate, Masters or Doctoral degree outside Malaysia, you can also claim RM8,000 relief.<\/p>\n<p>Just make sure the institution of higher learning they\u2019re studying in is recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE).<\/p>\n<p><strong>c) Disabled child who is pursuing further education: RM8,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Claim RM8,000 in tax relief if your unmarried and disabled child is receiving a full-time higher education in Malaysia or overseas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/budgets-tax\/articles\/income-tax-foreigners-working-in-malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Income Tax For Foreigners Working in Malaysia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/144634072.fs1.hubspotusercontent-eu1.net\/hubfs\/144634072\/assets_comparehero\/how-to-pay-less-income-tax-3.jpg?resize=640%2C363&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"how-to-pay-less-income-tax-3\" width=\"640\" height=\"363\" \/><br \/>\n<em>You can enjoy up to RM500 in tax relief if you, your spouse, or child has undergone a full medical checkup.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>5. Take care of your health<\/h2>\n<p>Going for medical checkups and keeping your health in tip-top shape can be beneficial for your income tax deductions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Medical expenses for yourself, spouse, or child: Max. RM6,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you, your spouse, or kids are undergoing medical\/fertility treatments, you can claim up to RM6,000. Under this category, you can also enjoy up to RM500 relief if you, your spouse, or child has undergone a full medical checkup.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Go for a holiday<\/h2>\n<p>We could use a staycation after all that stay-at-home social isolation during various movement control orders. If you had travelled locally during YA 2020, you can benefit from this tax relief.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Domestic travel: Max. RM1,000<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you had stayed at a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.motac.gov.my\/en\/check\/registered-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registered hotel<\/a> or purchased entrance fees to tourist attractions during YA 2020, you can claim up to RM1,000 for domestic travel expenses.<\/p>\n<p>Remember to file your income tax by April 30, 2021 at the <a href=\"https:\/\/ez.hasil.gov.my\/CI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ezHASiL platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Need more info about income tax filing? Check out these articles:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/budgets-tax\/articles\/maximise-income-tax-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Income Tax Relief: What Can You Claim In 2021 For YA 2020?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/budgets-tax\/articles\/late-tax-filing-deadline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">What\u2019s The Penalty For Filing Your Income Tax Late?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hasil.gov.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN)<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a Malaysian who earns more than RM34,000 yearly, it\u2019s time to file your income tax returns for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2020. 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