• Reports the full judgment, with a headnote summarising the facts, issues and decision of each case
• Subject index is provided with key terms to indicate the relevant question of fact or law of the case

100 Ways to Save Tax in Malaysia for Individuals has been crafted to help ordinary Malaysians who want to understand more about income tax and the tax-saving ideas that they can use to reduce their tax burden, whilst keeping within the law. The book will show you how to plan your tax affairs and to strategise to make the most of the deductions, reliefs, rebates and tax exemptions that are available to you as an individual. Husbands and wives will receive guidance on how to plan their financial affairs in tax-efficient ways so as to build adequate savings to provide for their children’s education and their own retirement. Learn also about the workings of the self-assessment system including monthly tax deductions and how the well-informed can use their knowledge to optimise their financial resources.

Individuals who want to stay in control of their tax affairs will appreciate the fact that tax planning is not just a once-a-year chore. This book should prove helpful not only for tax filing but for forward tax planning. Whether you are a Malaysian citizen or resident, a permanent resident, a returning expert or a person enjoying MM2H status, there is something of interest for you in this popular work. Employees, company directors, retirees and persons engaged in business or a profession, either individually or as a partner – in fact, any individual who is or is potentially a Malaysian taxpayer, can benefit from the wealth of ideas presented in this book with its easy to read yet informative style, clear examples and comprehensive index. Specially tailored for you – the individual taxpayer – this book builds on the pedigree of successful editions of the highly acclaimed 100 Ways to Save Tax in Malaysia series.

Highlights of new material covered in this edition:

• Reductions in tax rates ranging from 1% to 3% for all taxpayers from 2015 onwards.
• Operation of monthly tax deductions at source (MTD) as final tax.
• Increased reliefs for medical expenses for serious diseases and basic supporting equipment.
• Tax deducted at source from withdrawal of contributions to deferred annuity or private retirement schemes.
• New Inland Revenue Board Public Rulings.
• Revised and improved worked examples.

100 Ways to Save Tax in Malaysia for SMEs, 2nd Edition presents clear explanations on key aspects of taxation of small and medium companies in Malaysia with valuable tax-saving ideas to enable businesses to fully use available tax breaks and incentives. This edition provides basic tax information to help owners better understand their tax liabilities and mininise their tax exposure and also supplies practical guidance on how taxpayers can meet compliance requirements so as to stay clear of penalties and tax audits.

Key Features:

• Describes and illustrates the use of the reduced tax rate for SMEs
• Considers tax implications of major business initiatives from the point of view of promoters and investors
• Discusses sales tax and service tax as well as provides guidance on the upcoming goods and services tax
• Contains useful guidance for businesses to ensure compliance under self-assessment
• Fully up-to-date containing new changes brought in by the Finance Act 2014

Easy-to-Understand

• Principles of taxation of SMEs are clearly explained in simple language
• Instructive examples facilitate understanding and assist in tax planning
• Simple Tax Planning Tips summarised at the end of every chapter
• Detailed table of contents and useful cross-references facilitate easy navigation through the text
• Relevant Inland Revenue Public Rulings are reproduced as appendices for easy reference

Author: Milton Grundy
ISBN: 9780421585904
Publication Date: 1 May 1997
Format: Hardback
Country: UK