PETALING JAYA: The personal income tax relief system should be simplified as the current filing process is getting more complicated and disconnected from everyday household realities, say tax professionals. They said many Malaysians have to deal with a growing list of small, specific tax deductions that are difficult to understand and even harder to apply, making tax filing stressful and inefficient for ordinary taxpayers. “There are too many small and niche tax deductions that look good on paper but are not practical for most people,” he said. “Instead of introducing more small reliefs, the government should consolidate them into a higher basic tax relief for individuals and dependants. “Micro enterprises will also benefit from this change as most of them file their tax as personal income tax, giving them more disposable income,” he said.

Source: The Star February 02, 2026 03:49 UTC