FAQ: Individual

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General Tax Questions

Income & Deductions

LHDN Process

Content Creators & Online Income

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FAQ: Individual

General Tax Questions

Do I need to pay tax if I'm a freelancer without SSM registration?

When do I need to start paying income tax?

How do I know if I already have a tax file with LHDN?

What's the difference between e-BE and e-B form?

Can I file taxes even if I earned below the threshold?

Does the new e-invoicing mandate apply to individuals, sole proprietors, and companies?

What should I do if I am required to issue e-invoices?

Income & Deductions

What counts as taxable income for freelancers?

What counts as deductible expense?

Can I deduct my personal laptop or phone?

What is lifestyle tax relief?

Can I deduct meals or coffee during client meetings?

LHDN Process

How do I register a tax file for the first time?

When is the deadline to submit taxes?

Can I file e-BE or e-B without going to LHDN office?

What if I made a mistake in filing?

What happens if I don't file taxes at all?

Content Creators & Online Income

I'm a content creator. Do I need to pay tax in Malaysia?

I’m a full-time content creator — do I have to pay more tax?

What kind of income should I declare?

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