(Tax Update) Capital Gain Tax Malaysia

Effective 1 January 2024, Malaysia introduced a capital gains tax (CGT) through the Finance (No. 2) Act 2023 under which gains or profits from the disposal of capital assets are treated as income chargeable to income tax under the Income Tax Act 1967 (ITA).

Welcome to our guide on Capital Gains Tax (CGT)! If you're new to taxes or finding CGT confusing, don't worry. We, #ktp, here to help you understand everything easily.

In this video, we'll explain CGT basics in simple terms. We'll cover when CGT starts, who has to pay it, what it applies to, and more.

Let's get started on CGT

1. What is Capital Gain Tax (CGT)?

2. What is the effective date of CGT?

3. Who is liable/ chargeable to CGT?

4. What is the scope of CGT imposition?

5. How are the disposal and acquisition dates be determined?

6. How is the disposal price determined?

7. What constitutes a gain arise from disposal of CG?

8. How are losses treated under CGT?

9. What is the rate of tax?

10. When are returns required to be filed and taxes paid?

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