Accounting Society - 2025 Tax Budget and Me

When will all businesses in Malaysia be required to implement the e-Invoice system?

• 1 August 2024

• 1 January 2025

• 1 July 2025

• 1 January 2023

How often must businesses report their e-Invoices to LHDN under the new system?

• Monthly

• Every six months

• Annually

• In real-time or within specified timeframe

Who is responsible for overseeing the implementation of the national e-Invoicing system in Malaysia?

• Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)

• Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN)

• Ministry of Finance (MOF)

• Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Which format is acceptable for e-Invoice submission to LHDN?

• PDF format only

• XML or JSON format

• Scanned images of paper invoices

• Any digital format provided by the business

What is the objective of implementing e-Invoicing Framework in Malaysia?

• Reducing the need for customer support

• Enhancing business-to-business (B2B) communication

• Improving tax collection efficiency and reducing fraud

• Simplifying employee payroll management

Individual income tax relief of up to RM3,000 provided for fees paid to child care centres or kindergartens is proposed to extend until which year of assessment?

• YA 2026

• YA 2027

• YA 2028

• YA 2029

It is proposed that individual income tax relief of up to RM1,000 for sports equipment and activities for self, spouse, and child is expanded to include ___.

• Parents

• Grandparents

• Siblings

• Cousins

How much is the proposed maximum tax relief per year for loan interest payments for the purchase of first residential home with a house price of RM550,000 in YA 2025?

• RM5,000

• RM6,000

• RM7,000

• RM8,000

To encourage the implementation of e-Invoicing, it is proposed that an accelerated capital allowance be given for the purchase of ICT equipment and computer software packages in YA 2024 and YA 2025, with an initial allowance of ___ and an annual allowance of ___.

• 20%, 20%

• 20%, 40%

• 40%, 20%

• 40%, 40%

How much is the proposed increase in excise duty on sugar-sweetened beverages in phases starting from 1 January 2025?

• RM0.20

• RM0.40

• RM0.50

• RM0.90