Calculate Tax Refund
Enter total PCB paid and actual income tax payable from your tax estimate or assessment.
This calculator compares PCB paid with actual tax payable. Actual refund depends on LHDN assessment, e-Filing details, tax reliefs, rebates, zakat and any outstanding tax matters.
Your tax position
Estimated refund or additional tax payable
Enter PCB paid and actual tax payable.
How Tax Refund Is Calculated in Malaysia
A tax refund happens when the total tax already paid is more than the actual income tax payable. In Malaysia, many employees pay tax through monthly PCB deductions. During annual tax filing, the final tax payable may be lower or higher than the total PCB already deducted.
Overpaid Tax
PCB paid is higher than actual income tax payable.
Additional Tax
Actual tax payable is higher than PCB already paid.
Monthly Deduction
Tax deducted from salary by employer through payroll.
Final Position
Final refund or payable is confirmed after tax filing and assessment.
Tax Refund Example
The table below shows simple examples of refund, additional tax payable and no balance.
| Total PCB Paid | Actual Tax Payable | Estimated Result | Tax Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM5,000 | RM4,200 | RM800 refund | Overpaid tax |
| RM3,000 | RM3,000 | RM0 | No balance |
| RM2,500 | RM3,200 | RM700 payable | Additional tax payable |
Note: This is a simplified estimate. Actual refund timing and amount depend on LHDN processing and your submitted tax return.
What This Tax Refund Calculator Shows
This calculator helps you estimate whether you may receive a tax refund, need to pay additional tax, or have no estimated balance after comparing PCB paid with actual income tax payable.
PCB Paid
Compare total monthly PCB deductions already paid through salary.
Actual Tax
Estimate annual income tax payable before comparing with PCB.
Tax Reliefs
Reliefs may reduce final tax payable and increase possible refund.
Refund Position
Understand refund, no balance or additional payable situations.
Who Should Use This Tax Refund Calculator?
- Employees comparing PCB paid with actual income tax payable
- Taxpayers preparing for annual e-Filing
- Employees checking possible overpaid tax
- Taxpayers estimating additional tax payable
- Anyone planning cash flow before tax filing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this tax refund calculator exact?
No. This calculator provides an estimate only. Actual refund depends on LHDN assessment, tax reliefs, rebates, zakat and filing details.
What is PCB?
PCB is Malaysia's monthly tax deduction system where employers deduct tax from salary every month.
When do I get a tax refund?
A refund may arise when total tax already paid is higher than final tax payable after annual tax filing.
What if my result is negative?
A negative result means your actual tax payable is higher than PCB paid, so you may need to pay additional tax.
Can tax relief increase my refund?
Yes. If eligible tax reliefs reduce your actual tax payable below your PCB paid, your refund estimate may increase.
Malaysia Tax Guides
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