{"id":30331,"date":"2021-03-08T12:10:39","date_gmt":"2021-03-08T04:10:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/?p=30331"},"modified":"2026-03-27T10:51:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:51:46","slug":"income-tax-guide-2019-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comparehero.my\/blog\/tax-planning\/income-tax-guide-2019-malaysia.html","title":{"rendered":"2021 Malaysia Income Tax e-Filing Guide For Newbies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You can almost hear the groans about filing of taxes from everyone. It&#8217;s time to do your income tax again, everyone! (do it before 30 April 2021 for manual filing and 15 May 2021 for e-Filing).<\/p>\n<p>For new tax-payers, we&#8217;re going to make it easy for you with an easy-to-use guide. Starting from tax paying eligibility to the great benefits you can get from filing your taxes online &#8211; read on!<\/p>\n<p>[toc]<\/p>\n<p>First thing&#8217;s first: You have to find out if your <a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/budgets-tax\/articles\/budget-2019-new-taxes-malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">annual income is taxable<\/a> as a resident in Malaysia.<\/p>\n<h2>Am I taxable?<\/h2>\n<p>To be taxable, you have to fulfill certain requirements as a <a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/budgets-tax\/articles\/income-tax-foreigners-working-in-malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resident in Malaysia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An individual who earns an annual income of RM34,000 (after EPF deductions)<\/li>\n<li>An individual who earns income a business (though gains or business profits)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you fulfill the requirements, then you are definitely taxable. The next thing you should do is to file your income tax &#8211; do it online!<\/p>\n<h2>Income tax deadline 2021<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>manual filing deadline: <\/strong>30th April 2021<\/li>\n<li><strong>e-Filing deadline: <\/strong>15th May 2021<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can file your taxes on <a href=\"https:\/\/ez.hasil.gov.my\/CI\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ezHASiL on the LHDN website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How to file your personal income tax online in Malaysia<\/h2>\n<p>Gone are the days of queuing up in the wee hours of the morning at the tax office to complete your filing. You can now pay your taxes and get your <a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/budgets-tax\/articles\/outstanding-income-tax-refunds-in-the-past-years-get-it-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tax returns<\/a> online (or through other methods). This will save you time and frustration by keeping you away from the crowds.<\/p>\n<p>The infographic below will help you:<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/images.contentstack.io\/v3\/assets\/bltcf46bbde1704bd18\/blt41ea7ca301b16d2d\/6045c8c71322a9094ddeea71\/income-tax-guide-2021-infographic-01.jpg?resize=640%2C3583&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"income-tax-guide-2021-infographic\" width=\"640\" height=\"3583\"><\/p>\n<h4><strong>A first-timer&#8217;s easy guide to filing taxes 2021<\/p>\n<p><\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Register at LHDN\n<ul>\n<li>If you are newly taxable, you must register an income tax reference number.<\/li>\n<li>Register at the nearest IRBM (Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia)\/LHDN (Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri) branch OR register online at <a href=\"http:\/\/hasil.gov.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em>hasil.gov.my<\/em><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Provide copies of the following documents:\n<ul>\n<li>Latest salary statement (EA\/EC form) or pay slip<\/li>\n<li>Identification Card (IC) \/ police IC \/ army IC \/ international passport<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/travel-lifestyle\/articles\/infographic-much-wedding-really-cost\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Marriage<\/a> certificate (if applicable)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>e-Filing first timers nust apply for a PIN number at the nearest IRBM\/LHDN branch (required for first-time login)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Basic requirements for filing taxes\n<ul>\n<li>Ensure you have the following ready for your e-filing:\n<ul>\n<li>Reference number (MyKad, Passport, Marriage, or Tax reference number)<\/li>\n<li>Income statement (EA form, dividends rental, pension, royalties, etc.)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/sponsored-content\/articles\/epf-savings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">EPF<\/a> statement<\/li>\n<li>Receipts to claim <a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/budgets-tax\/articles\/maximise-income-tax-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">reliefs<\/a>, rebate, &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/budgets-tax\/articles\/7-tax-exemptions-malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">exemptions<\/a><br \/>\nWhich forms to use<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The forms you use depends on your source of income and residency status:<\/li>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Form e-BE\/BE: Individuals without <a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/investment\/articles\/start-franchise-business-malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">business source<\/a> (employed individuals)<\/li>\n<li>Form e-B\/B: Individuals with business source (own &amp; run a business)<\/li>\n<li>Form e-BT\/BT: Individuals who are specialised\/experts (knowledge worker)<\/li>\n<li>Form e-M\/M: Non-resident individual (employed or own &amp; run a business)<\/li>\n<li>Form e-MT\/MT: Non-resident individual who are specialised\/experts (knowledge worker)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tax reliefs &amp; rebates (for more info, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hasil.gov.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.hasil.gov.my<\/a>)\n<ul>\n<li>Depending on your status and spend, you can be eligible for a variety of reliefs:<\/li>\n<li>Self &amp; Dependent \u2013 RM9,000<\/li>\n<li>Medical expenses for parent(s) \u2013 RM5,000<\/li>\n<li>Basic supporting equipment for disabled self, spouse, child, or parent \u2013 RM6,000<\/li>\n<li>Disabled individual \u2013 RM6,000<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/education\/articles\/5-things-students-need-to-know-ptptn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Education<\/a> \u2013 RM7,000<\/li>\n<li>Medical expense for serious diseases \u2013 RM6,000<\/li>\n<li>Complete medical examination \u2013 RM500<\/li>\n<li>Lifestyle \u2013 RM2,500<\/li>\n<li>Breastfeeding equipment \u2013 RM1,000<\/li>\n<li>SSPN\u2019s scheme in <a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/education\/articles\/childrens-education-savings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">savings<\/a> \u2013 RM6,000<\/li>\n<li>Child care fees \u2013 RM1,000<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/money-tips\/articles\/divorce-cost-in-malaysia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alimony payments<\/a> \u2013 RM4,000<\/li>\n<li>Disabled spouse \u2013 RM3,500<\/li>\n<li>Ordinary child relief \u2013 RM2,000<\/li>\n<li>Each unmarried child (18 years &amp; above)\n<ul>\n<li>receiving full-time education \u2013 RM2,000<\/li>\n<li>receiving further education in MY (award diploma or higher); outside of MY (degree or higher) \u2013 RM8,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Disabled child \u2013 RM6,000<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/insurance\/articles\/how-life-insurance-malaysia-works\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Life Insurance<\/a> &amp; EPF \u2013 RM6,000<\/li>\n<li>Deferred Annuity &amp; PRS (2012 \u2013 2021) \u2013 RM3,000<\/li>\n<li>Insurance for education OR <a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/insurance\/articles\/difference-between-life-insurance-and-medical-insurance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">medical<\/a> \u2013 RM3,000<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/insurance\/articles\/5-things-you-must-know-about-socso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SOCSO<\/a>\/<a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/insurance\/articles\/5-things-you-must-know-about-socso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PERKESO<\/a> \u2013 RM250<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Payment options\n<ul>\n<li>Fill up the e-Filing form and double-check all your details in the Summary section.<\/li>\n<li>Your taxes will be automatically calculated.<\/li>\n<li>If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/budgets-tax\/articles\/outstanding-income-tax-refunds-in-the-past-years-get-it-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">excess paid<\/a>, it will be paid out to you to your bank account you provide.<\/li>\n<li>If you have <a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/budgets-tax\/articles\/late-tax-filing-deadline\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">balances due<\/a>, you can pay through FPX, an ATM, or over the counter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em><br \/>\nSource: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hasil.gov.my\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">http:\/\/www.hasil.gov.my<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Related<\/strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/rpstagingdot.wpcomstaging.com\/credit-card\/articles\/best-credit-cards-different-income-groups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Best Credit Cards For Different Income Groups<\/a><br \/>\n[tags]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can almost hear the groans about filing of taxes from everyone. 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