Tag Archives: tax planning

Your 2026 Tax Relief Planning Checklist — Built to Claim in 2027

Everything you can plan your spending around this year to legally reduce the tax you’ll file for Year of Assessment 2026 — mapped to how pharmacists actually earn, study, and spend, whether you’re in MOH service, private retail, hospital pharmacy, or locuming between them. RM9,000Automatic individual relief — no receipts needed 23Relief categories available for YA2026 5 …

Stop Filing Your REIT Dividends the Old Way – The 10% Rule Is Gone

If you are a dividend investor, Malaysian Real Estate Investment Trusts (MREITs) have likely been a cornerstone of your portfolio. They offer predictable passive income and historically came with a convenient tax feature: a flat 10% withholding tax on dividends. However, a significant regulatory change has taken effect, fundamentally altering how REIT distributions are taxed …

“We Both Contributed RM8,000 to SSPN… But Only One of Us Got the Tax Relief” – Don’t Make This Costly Mistake

A client came to me recently, visibly frustrated. Both she and her husband had diligently contributed RM8,000 each into their child’s SSPN account—RM16,000 in total—expecting to claim RM16,000 in tax relief. Instead, they discovered they could only claim RM8,000 between them. She looked at me and said: “Why didn’t anyone tell us the rules changed?” If …

The RM750 Mistake: Why I Tell My Clients to Max Out PRS Before December (It’s Not Just About Retirement)

Every November, my calendar fills up with the same conversation. Clients message me in a panic, looking for last-minute receipts to lower their tax bill. They’ll buy a new laptop, go for a dental check-up, or renew their medical insurance. And while those are all valid strategies, I always ask them the same question: “Have …