TaXavvy Issue 19/2020

In this issue:

Tax deduction for COVID-19 related donations  

Individuals and corporations from all over Malaysia have made contributions and donations toward efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.  Generally, such donations may qualify for tax deduction under the Income Tax Act 1967 subject to meeting conditions under the relevant provisions.  These provisions include Section 44(6), Section 44(11C), Section 34(6)(h), and by way of a special deduction to be gazetted [Section 33(1)(d)].  

On 23 March 2020, the Minister of Finance announced that donations in cash and in-kind to the Tabung COVID-19 and Ministry of Health are approved for tax deduction.  

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