Budget 2021: Dewan Rakyat passes Finance Bill 2020, tax breaks aplenty


KUALA LUMPUR: The Dewan Rakyat has passed the Finance Bill 2020 that provides several tax breaks to cushion the impact of Covid-19, as provided for under Budget 2021.

The Bill, which was tabled by Deputy Finance Minister II Mohd Shahar Abdullah, seeks to amend several existing laws such as the Income Tax Act to provide higher tax deductions for those undertaking reskilling courses, and for the purchase of smartphones and computers, as well as for Covid-19 vaccinations.

Get 30% off with our ads free Premium Plan!

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Nation

Do you know...about attap roofs?
Man fined for playing ‘Thor’ at police station
‘There was no secret mission’
MBDK official denies getting RM3,500 from contractor
Set sensible food delivery deadlines for riders, p-hailing service providers told
Five held in RM104mil fraud case
Ease in fuel reforms, say experts
Asean nations unite for win-win tourism push
No Cabinet discussion on gag order and ‘halal’ sandwich controversy
Air passenger traffic likely to soar this year

Others Also Read