Tax reliefs to look out for while filing your return

It’s tax season, and in Malaysia, the government provides various reliefs to help individuals reduce their tax burden. These are specific deductions that can be claimed by individuals when filing their returns, and are also a way for the government to support certain expenses or encourage certain behaviours.

Here are the tax reliefs available to individuals paying income tax for last year, using information from the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). Also, have you checked out FMT’s tips for newbie taxpayers?