Summary of Personal Reliefs Available in the Year of Assessment (YA) 2019

We are pleased to inform you of the addition of our latest publication on our website, Summary of Personal Reliefs Available in the Year of Assessment (YA) 2019, which summarises the list of personal reliefs available for income tax filing in the YA 2019.

If you have yet to file your taxes, we hope this publication will help you with the process. Identify the personal reliefs that you are eligible for and make sure to plan properly so that you do not miss out on any claims! Perhaps you could also share this publication with someone who is a first-timer in filing their taxes or with an acquaintance who always struggles with their tax submission.

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in the Year of Assessment (YA) 2019

Understanding GST Tax Codes - Part 10

This is the last recommended 3 tax codes 

RS

Supplies which are supply given relief from GST. Example supplies of goods to schools, supply of wheelchairs to private charitable entity for persons with disability.

P.U.(A) 273 - Goods and Services Tax(Relief) Order 2014
​P.U.(A) 59 - Goods and Services Tax (Relief)(Amendment) Order 2015 

Relief for Purchase of Computer - Definition of Computer.

On 15 July 2103, the IRB's Tax Policy Department issued a statement that relief for deductions on expenses incurred in the purchase of personal computer shall confined to the following:

Desktop computer;
Laptop computer;
Notebook; and
Ultrabook.


However, it does cover gadgets that are able to perform functions similar to a computer for example tablet and handphone.