KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The service tax rate for elderly care services will be reduced from eight per cent to six per cent effective Jan 1, 2027, with a full exemption for care fees of up to RM96,000 annually.
General : Service Tax On Elderly Care Services Reduced To Six Per Cent
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Service tax on elderly care services reduced to 6% from 2027, with exemptions for fees up to RM96,000 annually.
- Service tax for elderly care services will drop to 6% from 8% in 2027.
- Elderly assistance allocation increased to RM1.3 billion for 200,000 recipients.
- Two National Integrated Care Centres will be established in Penang and Sarawak.
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