27/08/2026
Cruise in Talks 62:
Caring for Your Folks, Tax-Smart Style!
Alright, let's talk about something close to our hearts, especially here in Malaysia: caring for our beloved parents and grandparents. It's a huge responsibility, and let's be real, sometimes it can be a bit of a headache financially, right?
Well, guess what? Our government just dropped some GOOD NEWS that's going to make life a little easier for both employers and employees!
We're talking about new tax incentives to support family care! Wah, so sporting!
First up, for all you EMPLOYERS out there!
If you're paying a care allowance to your employees for their parents or grandparents, you can now claim a special business deduction!
This is under the Income Tax (Deduction for Payment of Care Allowance of Parents and Grandparents) Rules 2026 [PUA 231/2026], effective from Year of Assessment 2025!
This isn't just your normal deduction!
It's an additional deduction on top of your usual business expenses.
So, what's in it for you, bosses?
More Tax Savings!
Happy Employees! Show you care, and your team will be more loyal, productive, and less stressed. It's like giving them a teh tarik break for their soul!
Great Reputation! Be known as a company that truly values its people. Good vibes all around!
孝亲敬老,税务优惠,双赢局面!
我们来聊聊一个我们马来西亚人特别关心的话题:照顾我们挚爱的父母和祖父母。
这是一项重大的责任,说实话,有时候在经济上确实会有点头疼,对吧?
不过,你猜怎么着?我们的政府刚刚发布了一些好消息,这将让雇主和雇员的生活都变得轻松一些!我们正在谈论的是支持家庭护理的新税务优惠!Wah, so sporting!
首先,给所有雇主们!如果你向员工支付用于照顾父母或祖父母的护理津贴,你现在可以申请特别业务扣除!
这是根据《2026年所得税(父母及祖父母护理津贴扣除)规则》[P.U.(A) 231/2026],自2025课税年度起生效!
这可不是普通的扣除!这是在你常规业务开支之外的额外扣除。
那么,老板们,这对你们有什么好处呢?
更多节税! 降低你的应纳税所得额,
快乐的员工! 表达你的关怀,你的团队会更忠诚、更有生产力,压力也更小。这就像给他们的心灵来一杯 teh tarik 休息一下!
良好声誉! 成为一家真正重视员工的公司。到处都是好评!