🔍 What is Child Relief?
Child relief is a personal tax deduction offered by Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) to reduce the taxable income of parents. It recognizes the financial responsibility of raising children and supporting their education.
Categories of Child Relief
RM2,000 Relief
For each child under 18 years old. This includes preschool, secondary school, and pre-university programs such as A-Levels or foundation studies.
RM8,000 Relief
For each child aged 18 and above who is actively pursuing higher education (diploma, degree, master’s, or doctorate programs).
Common Q&A
If my child graduated in June and started working within the same year, can I still claim RM8,000 child relief?
If my child is studying A-Levels or preschool, can I claim RM8,000 child relief?
Can I claim relief for a child studying abroad?
What if my child is waiting for graduation but not yet employed?
📌 Key Takeaways
- RM2,000 applies to children under 18, including preschool and pre-university.
- RM8,000 applies only while the child is officially enrolled in higher education.
- Relief ends once graduation occurs, regardless of employment status.
🏢 Simplify Tax Relief with SQL Payroll
Managing child relief claims is just one part of handling payroll and taxes. For businesses and HR teams, using a modern payroll system ensures seamless operations.
- ⚙️ Automatic tax calculations including child relief and other deductions
- ✅ Compliance with LHDN requirements for monthly tax deductions (MTD/PCB)
- 📱 Employee self-service portals to view payslips, tax forms, and relief claims.
- ⏳ Time savings by reducing manual data entry and errors.
By integrating payroll software, companies can streamline compliance and give employees peace of mind that their tax reliefs — including child relief — are correctly applied.
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