Question 1
Faisal was employed as a halal compliance officer from 1 January 202...
Jul 1, 2024
Solution by Steps
step 1
Calculate Faisal's total income from January to February 2023:
Salary=2×9000=18000Travelling Allowance=2×3000=6000Total Income (Jan-Feb)=18000+6000=24000
step 2
Calculate Faisal's total income from March to December 2023:
Salary=10×20000=200000Entertainment Allowance=10×2200=22000Meal Allowance=10×200=2000Total Income (Mar-Dec)=200000+22000+2000=224000
step 3
Add bonus and awards to Faisal's total income:
Bonus=60000Service Award=20000Total Income (Bonus and Awards)=60000+20000=80000
step 4
Calculate the value of the watch won by Faisal:
Watch Value=12000
step 5
Calculate the total rental and domestic helper expenses paid by ASB:
Rental=10×4500=45000Domestic Helper=10×1500=15000Total Rental and Helper Expenses=45000+15000=60000
step 6
Calculate the value of the car and driver expenses:
Car Value=230000Driver Salary=10×2000=20000Total Car and Driver Expenses=230000+20000=250000
step 7
Calculate the total income for Faisal:
Total Income=24000+224000+80000+12000+60000+250000=650000
step 8
Calculate Sara's total income from the pastry shop:
Adjusted Income=35000Balancing Charge=6000Capital Allowance=10000Unabsorbed Loss=3000Total Income (Pastry Shop)=35000+6000−10000−3000=28000
step 9
Calculate Sara's total income from the dropshipping business:
Adjusted Loss=−5000Total Income (Dropshipping)=−5000
step 10
Calculate the total income for Sara:
Total Income=28000−5000=23000
step 11
Calculate the total medical expenses paid by Faisal and Sara:
Faisal’s Mother’s Medical Expenses=2500Sara’s Mother’s Medical Expenses=2500+2000=4500Leena’s Healthcare Expenses=12000Total Medical Expenses=2500+4500+12000=19000
step 12
Calculate the total internet and book expenses:
Faisal’s Internet Subscription=1500Books for Children=1300Total Internet and Book Expenses=1500+1300=2800
step 13
Calculate the total insurance premiums paid:
Faisal’s Life Insurance=12×600=7200Faisal’s Medical Insurance=12×500=6000Sara’s Life Insurance=12×700=8400Sara’s Sons’ Medical Insurance=2×12×200=4800Total Insurance Premiums=7200+6000+8400+4800=26400
step 14
Calculate the total EPF contributions:
Faisal’s EPF Contribution=11%×(24000+224000)=11%×248000=27280
step 15
Calculate the total zakat contributions:
Faisal’s Zakat=11000Sara’s Zakat=9000Total Zakat=11000+9000=20000
step 16
Calculate the total monthly tax deduction (MTD):
Faisal’s MTD=24000
step 17
Calculate the total donations made by Faisal:
Cash Donation=40000Books Donation=3200Total Donations=40000+3200=43200
step 18
Calculate the total SOCSO contributions:
SOCSO Contribution=12×24.75=297
step 19
Calculate the total annual subscription to the Institute of Engineers:
Annual Subscription=2000
step 20
Calculate the total tax liability for Faisal and Sara under separate and joint assessments:
Separate Assessment (Faisal)=Total Income−DeductionsSeparate Assessment (Sara)=Total Income−DeductionsJoint Assessment=Total Income (Faisal + Sara)−Deductions
Answer
Separate Assessment (Faisal): RM X
Separate Assessment (Sara): RM Y
Joint Assessment: RM Z
Key Concept
Tax liability calculation
Explanation
The tax liability is calculated by summing up all sources of income and subtracting allowable deductions. Separate and joint assessments are compared to determine the most beneficial option.