Malaysia Income Tax Calculator
Estimate income tax in Malaysia across a tax-free allowance and two rate bands, with effective and marginal rates.
About Malaysia Income Tax Calculator
Progressive systems tax each slice of income at its own rate rather than applying one rate to the whole amount. That is why the effective rate is always below the marginal rate — only the last slice is taxed at the top rate you reach. Indicative bands for Malaysia. Confusing the marginal rate with the effective rate leads people to believe a pay rise leaves them worse off, which progressive banding never does.
Formula
Malaysia Income Tax
Tax = (band 1 income × basic rate) + (income above the threshold × higher rate)
- allowance
- Income taxed at zero per cent
- threshold
- Income level where the higher rate begins
Frequently Asked Questions
How is Malaysia Income Tax calculated?
Tax = (band 1 income × basic rate) + (income above the threshold × higher rate) Progressive systems tax each slice of income at its own rate rather than applying one rate to the whole amount. That is why the effective rate is always below the marginal rate — only the last slice is taxed at the top rate you reach.
Why does Malaysia Income Tax matter?
Indicative bands for Malaysia. Confusing the marginal rate with the effective rate leads people to believe a pay rise leaves them worse off, which progressive banding never does.
What values do I need to enter?
This calculator takes 5 inputs: Annual taxable income, Tax-free allowance, Basic rate, Income where the higher rate starts, Higher rate. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.
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Malaysia specifics
- Currency
- RM MYRMalaysian Ringgit
- Region
- Asia
- Country code
- MY
- Amounts look like
- RM 1,234,567.89
- Dates look like
- 9 Mar 2026
- Units
- metricWeek starts Monday
Results on this page are expressed in MYR (Malaysian Ringgit). Figures are estimates for general planning — confirm current rates and thresholds with the relevant Malaysia authority before relying on them.