Home Office Deductions Malaysia 2026: How to Calculate Proportionate Rent, Utilities, and Internet

Home Office Deductions Malaysia 2026: How to Calculate Proportionate Rent, Utilities, and Internet

Working from home as a Malaysian freelancer or SME owner? Here is exactly how LHDN expects you to calculate the home office portion of rent, electricity, broadband, and more — with worked examples.

Deduction Guide
March 19, 2026
9 min read
20 Deductible Business Expenses in Malaysia: 2026 Tax Guide

20 Deductible Business Expenses in Malaysia: 2026 Tax Guide

Discover which business expenses you can claim as tax deductions in Malaysia. This guide covers 20 major categories with worked examples and real RM amounts to maximize your 2026 tax filing.

Deduction Guide
March 12, 2026
8 min read
Malaysia Income Tax Rates 2026: Progressive Brackets Explained for Freelancers

Malaysia Income Tax Rates 2026: Progressive Brackets Explained for Freelancers

Complete guide to Malaysia's 2026 income tax rates (YA 2025) for freelancers and SMEs. Includes full bracket table, worked examples, key reliefs, and tips to reduce your tax bill.

March 5, 2026
8 min read
SST Explained: Sales Tax and Service Tax for Malaysian Freelancers

SST Explained: Sales Tax and Service Tax for Malaysian Freelancers

Complete guide to Malaysia's Sales and Service Tax (SST) for freelancers and SME owners. Registration thresholds, rates, compliance requirements, and practical examples.

Tax Tips
February 26, 2026
7 min read
Best Accounting Software for Malaysian Freelancers & SMEs 2026: MyInvois-Ready Options Compared

Best Accounting Software for Malaysian Freelancers & SMEs 2026: MyInvois-Ready Options Compared

A plain-English comparison of the six accounting tools Malaysian freelancers and SMEs actually use in 2026 — AutoCount, SQL Account, Financio, Bukku, Xero, and QuickBooks — with MyInvois readiness, SST handling, pricing, and a stage-by-stage decision framework for solos, agencies, and inventory-heavy businesses.

Tax Tips
February 22, 2026
10 min read
Malaysia Record Keeping for 7 Years: Documentation and Digital Storage Requirements

Malaysia Record Keeping for 7 Years: Documentation and Digital Storage Requirements

Under Malaysia's Income Tax Act 1967, freelancers and businesses must retain records for 7 years. Learn what LHDN requires, how digital storage works, and best practices for compliance.

Tax Tips
February 15, 2026
5 min read
EPF for Self-Employed in Malaysia: i-Saraan Plus Tax Relief Guide (2026)

EPF for Self-Employed in Malaysia: i-Saraan Plus Tax Relief Guide (2026)

EPF's i-Saraan scheme lets self-employed Malaysians make voluntary retirement contributions, earn a government matching incentive, and claim up to RM4,000 in income tax relief. Here is how the 2026 version works.

Tax Tips
February 9, 2026
9 min read
Malaysia Tax Deadlines Calendar 2026: Complete Filing Guide

Malaysia Tax Deadlines Calendar 2026: Complete Filing Guide

Don't miss critical tax deadlines in Malaysia. This calendar covers Form B e-filing dates, SST payments, MyInvois deadlines, EPF/SOCSO contributions, and CP installments for 2026.

Tax Tips
January 19, 2026
8 min read