--- title: "LHDN Just Released The 2025 Tax Relief List. Here’s What You Can Claim Before The Year Ends" url: https://weirdkaya.com/lhdn-just-released-the-2025-tax-relief-list-heres-what-you-can-claim-before-the-year-ends/ date: 2025-12-15 modified: 2025-12-15 lang: en author: "Jann Firdaus" description: "Let’s be honest, no one wants to pay more tax than necessary. And with everything getting more expensive, every ringgit you get back during tax season feels like a mini..." categories: - "Lifestyle" tags: - "#Trending" - "claim" - "LHDN" - "tax relief" image: https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/lhdn-just-released-the-2025-tax-relief-list-heres-whatyoucan-claim-before-the-year-ends.jpg word_count: 688 --- # LHDN Just Released The 2025 Tax Relief List. Here’s What You Can Claim Before The Year Ends ##### Let’s be honest, no one wants to pay more tax than necessary. And with everything getting more expensive, every ringgit you get back during tax season feels like a mini victory. But many Malaysians still let their hard earned money slip away simply because they are not aware of what they can actually claim. Now that [LHDN ](https://www.hasil.gov.my/individu/kitaran-cukai-individu/lapor-pendapatan/pelepasan-cukai/)has released the full list of tax reliefs for 2025, this is your chance to make sure you are not missing out. Consider this your year end reminder: check your receipts, plan your spending and claim what is yours. ## Your automatic relief: RM9,000 without doing anything ![bookmarking book](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/bookmarking-book.jpg)Photo via Canva **Every taxpayer automatically gets RM9,000 in individual relief. Disabled individuals receive RM7,000 extra.** If you are thinking of studying again or upgrading your skills, here is what you can claim under education fees (up to RM7,000): **Eligible education categories include:** - Courses in law, accounting, Islamic finance, technical or vocational fields - Scientific or technology fields - Master’s or PhD in any field - Skills upgrading courses (capped at RM2,000) Supporting your spouse? - Spouse or alimony: **RM4,000** - Disabled spouse: **RM6,000** ## Your insurance, EPF and retirement savings can reduce your tax too [![epf-statue](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/epf-statue.webp)](https://weirdkaya.com)Photo by [WeirdKaya](https://weirdkaya.com) A lot of Malaysians forget these are claimable. Here is what you get: **You can claim up to RM7,000 for:** - Life insurance premiums - EPF contributions (mandatory and voluntary) **On top of that:** - PRS or deferred annuity contributions: **RM3,000** - Medical and education insurance: **RM4,000** - PERKESO contributions: **RM350** If you already pay for these every month, congratulations, you are already eligible without doing anything extra. ## New for 2025: First homebuyer relief (do not miss this) ![house](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/msian-woman-demands-rm580k-house-even-after-learning-husband-earns-only-rm35k-1-1.jpg)Photo via Canva If you plan to buy your first home, LHDN is giving you brand new relief options.** This applies to sale and purchase agreements from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2027.** You can now claim interest on your home loan: **Claimable amounts:** - Homes RM500,000 and below: **RM7,000** - Homes RM500,001 to RM750,000: **RM5,000** If you are a young working adult hoping to own your first home, this is a rare financial bonus you should take advantage of. ## Parents, this is where the savings really add up ![mum and kid](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/mum-and-kid.jpg)Photo via Canva If you have children, your tax relief expands significantly. Here is your quick list: **For children:** - Child under 18: **RM2,000** - Disabled child: **RM8,000** **For children aged 18+ in full time studies:** - A Level, certificate, matrikulasi or pre university: **RM2,000** - Diploma, degree and above: **RM8,000** **If your child is disabled AND studying:** - Additional RM8,000 relief **Other child related reliefs:** - Childcare or kindergarten (age 6 and below): **RM3,000** - SSPN savings: **RM8,000** - Breastfeeding equipment (once every 2 years): **RM1,000** Parents definitely should not skip this section, it has some of the highest claimable amounts. ## Health related reliefs: for yourself, your parents and your kids ![medical consultation](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/medical-consultatiom.jpg)Photo via Canva Health is expensive, but at least some of it is claimable. Here is what you can deduct: **For yourself, spouse or children:** - Medical expenses for serious diseases - Fertility treatment - Vaccinations (capped at RM1,000) - Dental examinations or treatments (capped at RM1,000) **Extra RM1,000 relief available for:** - Full medical check ups - Mental health consultations - COVID 19 tests - Self monitoring health devices **For parents and grandparents:** - Medical, dental and special needs care - Full medical check ups (capped at RM1,000) Total relief available: **RM8,000** **For children with learning disabilities:** - Assessment and early intervention programmes Total claimable: **RM6,000**, **with overall medical relief reaching** **RM10,000** ## Lifestyle reliefs: things you already buy anyway ![](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/gym-traininh.jpg)Photo via Canva This one is always popular because it covers everyday purchases. **You can claim up to RM2,500 for:** - Books, magazines, journals and newspapers (non banned content) - Laptops, smartphones and tablets - Monthly internet bills - Skills upgrading courses There is also a special sports relief of **RM1,000** for: - Sports equipment - Gym memberships - Facility rentals - Approved competitions Going green? - EV chargers and food waste compost machines: **RM2,500** ## Before the year ends… claim. your. money. ![ringgits](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/ringgits-1.jpg)Photo via Canva Do not wait until tax season panic hits. If there is one thing you should remember, it is this: **If you do not claim it, the money is gone. If you do, it goes right back into your pocket.** So take a bit of time, look through these categories and make sure you claim everything you are eligible for. Your bank account will thank you. **[READ ALSO:](https://weirdkaya.com/if-you-are-travelling-overseas-here-is-what-you-must-declare-when-returning-to-malaysia/)** https://weirdkaya.com/if-you-are-travelling-overseas-here-is-what-you-must-declare-when-returning-to-malaysia/ --- ![Check Us out at WhatsApp now!](https://cdn.weirdkaya.com/media/cta-whatsapp-v2.jpg)Join us at [WhatsApp ](https://bit.ly/WhatsAppWeirdKaya)now! ---