Tax education for the people of Malaysia
Tax doesn't have to be confusing.
Understand your tax duties through clear explanations, practical examples, and tools built on official sources.
Form BE, freelancer income records, e-Invoice — explained based on official sources.
Tax tools
Check your tax situation
These tools are in development. Each tool will be tested against official HASiL examples and independently fact-checked before launch.
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Estimated tax calculator
Estimated individual income tax, with the calculation steps and assumptions used.
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Tax relief checker
A guided checklist to identify reliefs that may apply and the documents to keep.
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Key dates calendar
Filing and payment deadlines, with direct links to official announcements.
Guides
Published and planned guides
The titles below are our published English guides. Each article is published only after its facts and sources are checked.
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Digital currency and crypto tax in Malaysia: HASiL guidelines
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HASiL tax audit: types of audit, the process and your rights as a taxpayer
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Difference between Form BE and Form B — which form should you use?
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e-Filing step by step on MyTax (YA 2025)
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e-Invoice for small businesses: who must comply and how to do it
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Employment income: what is taxable?
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PCB (Monthly Tax Deduction): what it is and how it works (YA 2026)
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Penalties and appeals: late filing, wrong information, additional assessments (YA 2026)
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Pensions and retirement income: how are they taxed in Malaysia?
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Property rental income: how to report it and expenses you can deduct (YA 2026)
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Small-business expenses: what is deductible and what is not (YA 2026)
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Records for freelancers — the basics of keeping records for your tax return
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Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT): a basic guide (YA 2026)
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Retirement savings reliefs: KWSP, PRS, life insurance and zakat rebate (YA 2026)
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SST basics for small businesses: sales tax and service tax
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Joint vs separate assessment for husband and wife: which option?
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Malaysia tax calendar: important dates and the year-of-assessment cycle (YA 2026)
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Individual income tax: the basics you need to know
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CP500: estimated tax instalments for individuals with non-salary income
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First-time tax: a step-by-step guide (register TIN → e-Filing)
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Employer obligations: PCB, e-CP39, Form E and EA — What You Need to Do
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Unit trust investments: how are distributions taxed?
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Individual Tax Reliefs: list and how to claim (YA 2026)
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Tax Rebates: RM400, Zakat and the Umrah Levy — How They Work
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Royalties and intellectual property: how are they taxed?
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Bonus and Allowances: Is Everything Taxable?
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SSPN Relief: Education Savings That Reduce Your Tax
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Tax for Online Sellers: e-Commerce, Influencers and e-Hailing
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Individual Income Tax Rates: 0%–30% Bands and How to Calculate
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Bank Deposit Interest and Financial Investment: Tax Treatment
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Medical & Education Reliefs: Claim Guide
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Inheritance & Tax: What Heirs Need to Know
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PPDK: Tax on Non-Resident Foreign Workers — An Employer's Guide
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First Home Loan Interest Relief: First Home (YA 2025–2027)
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Gifts from Employers: Taxable or Not?
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Travel Allowances: Taxable or Exempt?
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Start-up Costs for a Business: Are They Deductible?
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Renting Out a Room & Holiday Stay: Tax Treatment
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Global Minimum Tax: What Does It Mean for You?
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Kindergarten & Nursery Fee Relief: Claim RM3,000 for Children Under 6
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Official sources
Reference the official. Explain the complex.
CukaiPintar is an independent educational site — not a government website and not affiliated with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (HASiL) or the Ministry of Finance Malaysia (MOF). For official decisions, refer directly to the official sources below.
- Official sources. Facts are drawn from HASiL, MOF, and the laws in force.
- Clear explanations. Written in plain language, with examples.
- Independent review. Facts, figures, and examples are re-checked before publication.
- Dates and year of assessment. Every page states when it was reviewed and the applicable year of assessment.