The Complete Guide to Filing Your Malaysian Income Tax (2026)

Every year, millions of Malaysians need to file income tax — and every year, thousands scramble to figure out what to do, what forms to use, and how not to get penalised. This guide covers everything you need to know for Year of Assessment (YA) 2025 , filed in 2026. Full step-by-step walkthrough: Filing Your First Tax Return (LHDN) Malaysia — e-Filing Guide 2026 Who Needs to File? You must file income tax in Malaysia if you: Earned RM34,000 or more in gross income after EPF deductions (roughly RM2,833/month) Have any employment income , business income, rental income, or freelance income Received dividends, royalties, or other taxable income above the threshold Even if you think you won't owe tax, you may still need to file. And if LHDN has records of your income, not filing can result in penalties up to RM10,000 . Key Dates for 2026 (YA 2025) Taxpayer Type Form Deadline Salaried employees BE 30 April 2026 Self-employed / business owners B 30 June 2026 Companies C 7 months after financ