(Tax Update) Personal Tax Relief + How to File via MyTax (YA 2024)

It’s that time of the year again — income tax season!

For Year of Assessment 2024, please take note:

👉 e-Filing via MyTax portal is compulsory.

👉 No more manual forms or counter submission.

Let us guide you through 2 important things:

✅ What tax reliefs you can claim
✅ How to file your tax online

Personal Tax Reliefs (YA 2024)

Here are the common tax reliefs you should not miss:

RM9,000 for individual and dependents
Up to RM7,000 for EPF and life insurance (RM4,000 EPF + RM3,000 life)
Up to RM7,000 for education fees (including RM2,000 for upskilling courses)
Up to RM10,000 for medical expenses (serious illness, fertility treatment, vaccinations) (complete medical check-up/covid-19 detection test; and mental health limited to RM1,000)
RM2,500 for lifestyle purchases (books, internet, gadgets)
Extra RM1,000 for lifestyle (sports activities)
RM8,000 for parents’ medical expenses
RM8,000 for SSPN savings
RM3,000 for childcare centre and kindergartens (children below 6 years old)
RM3,000 for medical or education insurance
RM350 for SOCSO and EIS
RM3,000 for PRS contributions
RM6,000 for disabled taxpayer
RM6,000 for each disabled child, plus RM8,000 if they pursue higher education
RM5,000 for disabled spouse
RM2,500 for EV charging facilities

💡 Tip: Keep all your receipts for at least 7 years in case of audit.

How to e-File via MyTax Portal

Follow these simple steps:

Go to https://mytax.hasil.gov.my
Login using your ID and password
First-time users must register tax number (TIN) and get PIN at LHDN
On dashboard, go to e-Filing > click “e-Form”
Choose the right form:
- Form BE: Employment income only
- Form B: Business income
Check and update your personal details (address, phone, bank info)
Key in your income (refer to EA Form, rental, freelance etc.)
Tick your eligible tax reliefs (refer above!)
System will auto-calculate your tax/refund
Submit the form and make payment if necessary (via FPX or credit card)

Important Deadlines

Form BE (Employment Income) : Submit by 30 April 2025 - Grace period (e-Filing) until 15 May 2025
Form B (Business Income) : Submit by 30 June 2025 - Grace period (e-Filing) until 15 July 2025

⚠️ Penalty for late submission: RM200 to RM20,000 or jail up to 6 months.

KTP Tips

File early, avoid last-minute stress
Double check your bank account for refund
Ask your employer to upload e-CP8D for smoother filing
Keep all supporting documents for future taaudit.
Read IRB official tax relief
https://www.hasil.gov.my/media/mpqjunqk/flyers-pelepasan-cukai-2024-en.jpg
Read IRB official e-filing for YA 2024
https://www.hasil.gov.my/media/1frd2en2/how-to-maximize-your-tax-e-filing-e-be-for-year-assessment-2024.pdf
Watch Mr Money TV “How to file tax : Complete Guide for Malaysia” https://youtu.be/05OJSHsXhxI

Visit Us

Wisma KTP, 53 Jalan Molek 1/8, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru
Wisma THK, 41, Jalan Molek 1/8, Taman Molek, 81100 Johor Bahru

KTP (Audit, Tax, Advisory)

An approved audit firm and licensed tax firm operating under the KTP group based in Johor Bahru providing audit, tax planning, advisory and compliance services to clients

THK (Secretarial, Bookkeeping, Payroll, Advisory)

A licensed secretarial firm in Johor Bahru providing fast reliable incorporation, secretarial services, corporate compliance services, outsourcing bookkeeping, and payroll services to clients