At KTP, my tax firm, we usually stay far, far away from personal tax filing — especially those with only employment income.

Why?

Because it’s simple. Straightforward. Honestly, most people can DIY with a cup of kopi and their EA Form.

I am are still picky about business income filers

If you’re an SME boss with business income under personal tax — I usually say no unless:

1. We know your account preparer, or
2. Your management accounts don’t scare us

Too many still like cowboys — claiming things they shouldn’t, or worse, not claiming what they can.

But recently, something funny happened in LHDN.

LHDN suddenly became very “influencer” …
Awareness posts on social media
And yes, even showing up on TikTok like some tax KOL.
Good job. Bro!

So here’s what we did as usual … we generate tax updates every year for our Sdn Bhd clients, we thought :

Let’s create one for our bosses who still don’t understand what they can (and cannot) claim.

Tax Relief You Shouldn’t Miss for YA 2024

• RM9,000 for individual and dependents
• Up to RM7,000 for EPF + life insurance
• Up to RM7,000 for education fees (inclusive of RM2,000 upskilling)
• Up to RM10,000 for medical (serious illness, fertility, vaccines, mental health)
• RM2,500 for lifestyle (books, gadgets, internet)
• Extra RM1,000 for sports lifestyle
• RM8,000 for parents’ medical
• RM8,000 for SSPN savings
• RM3,000 for childcare (below 6 years old)
• RM3,000 for medical/education insurance
• RM3,000 for PRS
• RM6,000 if you’re disabled
• RM5,000 for disabled spouse
• RM6,000 per disabled child plus RM8,000 if pursuing higher education
• RM2,500 for EV charging setup
• RM350 for SOCSO + EIS

How to File via MyTax Portal (e-Filing)

• Go to https://mytax.hasil.gov.my
• Login or register (get TIN and PIN from LHDN)
• Click e-Filing > “e-Form”
• Choose Form BE (salary only) or Form B (business)
• Fill in income (EA Form, rental, freelance etc.)
• Claim all your reliefs
• Let system calculate your tax or refund
• Submit and pay via FPX or card

Key Deadlines

• Form BE: 30 April 2025 (e-Filing until 15 May 2025)
• Form B: 30 June 2025 (e-Filing until 15 July 2025)
  Penalty: RM200 to RM20,000 or 6 months jail

Happy Tax Filing.