TaXavvy Issue 22/2021

In this issue:

Extension of stamp duty exemption for residential properties under the Home Ownership Campaign 2021

Following the announcement under PEMERKASA+ (TaXavvy 11/2021) to extend the stamp duty exemption for residential properties purchased under the Home Ownership Campaign 2021 to 31 December 2021, the Stamp Duty (Exemption) (No. 4) Order 2021 and Stamp Duty (Exemption) (No. 5) Order 2021 have been gazetted.

Budget 2020 proposals gazetted

The following proposals announced in Budget 2020, have been gazetted:

  • Tax exemption for management fee in relation to Shariah-compliant funds

  • Accelerated capital allowance for excursion bus

Income Tax (Deduction for Expenditure on Industry4WRD Readiness Assessment) (Amendment) Rules 2021

The Income Tax (Deduction for Expenditure on Industry4WRD Readiness Assessment) (Amendment) Rules 2021 has been gazetted.

Updated guidelines and application form for tax incentives for upstream petroleum industry

The Ministry of Finance has recently updated and published the guidelines and application form for tax incentives for upstream petroleum industry under the Petroleum (Income Tax) Act 1967 and the Customs Act 1967.

Public‌ ‌Ruling‌ ‌2/2021‌ ‌-‌ ‌Tax Deduction for Sponsoring Arts, Cultural and Heritage Activities

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has issued Public Ruling 2/2021 - Tax Deduction for Sponsoring Arts, Cultural and Heritage Activities (“PR 2/2021”).

PR 2/2021 explains the tax deduction under Section 34(6)(k) of the Income Tax Act 1967 in relation to sponsorship of any local or foreign arts, cultural and heritage activities approved by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC).

Public‌ ‌Ruling‌ ‌3/2021‌ ‌-‌ ‌Special Allowances for Small Value Assets‌

The IRB has issued Public Ruling 3/2021 - Special Allowances for Small Value Assets (“PR 3/2021”).  PR 3/2021 replaces Public Ruling 10/2014 of the same title. 

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