Budget 2027: Pet vaccination, sterilisation eligible for tax relief

Key points

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

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