Many taxpayers pay all or part of their parents’ housing expenses, particularly if they are retired and no longer have a steady income, said REACH coordinator Iskandar Abdul Samad. (Freepik pic)PETALING JAYA: A housing advocacy group has proposed that the government introduce a special tax relief for children who pay their parents’ rent or housing loan instalments.

The Centre for Community and Housing Development (REACH) said the relief should be a separate category from existing tax deductions for parental medical and care expenses, subject to a reasonable annual limit.

REACH coordinator Iskandar Abdul Samad said many taxpayers pay all or part of their parents’ housing expenses, particularly if they are retired and no longer have a steady income.