Budget 2027: Pet vaccination, sterilisation eligible for tax relief

The government proposes expanding individual income tax relief for lifestyle to include expenses for pet care like vaccinations and sterilisation.

The proposal also includes costs for adopting rescued pets from registered animal shelters, aiming to foster kindness towards animals.

The personal income tax relief cap for lifestyle remains at RM2,500, covering pet care, AI subscriptions, and more.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 — The government proposes expanding the scope of individual income tax relief for lifestyle to include pet care expenses, such as vaccinations and sterilisation treatments by registered veterinary services.

In the Budget 2027 tax measures document, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said the expansion would also cover the costs of adopting a rescued pet from a registered animal shelter.

The proposal aims to cultivate kindness and empathy toward animals in need of care.

MoF said the personal income tax relief cap for lifestyle remains at RM2,500, including the proposed expansion.

Additionally, to promote digital literacy and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to boost productivity and drive innovation, the scope of the personal income tax relief for lifestyle is proposed to be expanded to include subscription costs for AI software and applications for personal use, spouses, or children.

Currently, beginning with the 2024 assessment year, the personal income tax relief for lifestyle is limited to RM2,500 and covers the purchase of reading materials, including e-books and daily newspapers in print/electronic form, as well as personal computers, smartphones, or tablets, and internet subscriptions. — Bernama

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政府提议扩大个人所得税生活方式减免范围，将宠物护理费用（如疫苗接种和绝育）纳入其中。

该提案还包括从注册动物收容所领养获救宠物的费用，旨在培养人们对动物的善意。

个人所得税生活方式类减免上限仍为 2500 令吉，涵盖宠物护理、人工智能订阅等。

吉隆坡，10 月 12 日讯——政府提议扩大个人所得税生活方式减免的范围，将宠物护理费用（例如由注册兽医服务机构提供的疫苗接种和绝育治疗）纳入其中。

在 2027 年财政预算案的税收措施文件中，财政部表示，此次扩大还将涵盖从注册动物收容所领养获救宠物的费用。

该提案旨在培养人们对需要照顾的动物的善意和同情心。

财政部表示，包括拟议的扩大范围在内，个人所得税生活方式类减免上限仍为2500令吉。

此外，为了促进数字素养和人工智能 (AI) 技术的应用，以提高生产力并推动创新，建议扩大生活方式个人所得税减免的范围，将个人、配偶或子女使用的 AI 软件和应用程序的订阅费用纳入其中。

目前，自2024课税年度起，个人所得税生活方式类支出减免额度上限为2500令吉，涵盖购买阅读材料（包括电子书和纸质/电子版日报）、个人电脑、智能手机或平板电脑以及互联网订阅服务。——马新社

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