Can I claim it? · YA2025
Can I claim books / journals / magazines / newspapers / other similar for YA2025 tax relief?
Yes — under Lifestyle relief
The Lifestyle relief cap for YA2025 is RM2,500, shared with the other items in the same relief.
- YA2025 cap
- RM2,500
- Receipt needed
- Keep receipts as proof
LHDN has not published YA2026 caps yet; YA2025 caps are shown and this page updates itself as soon as the new table is out.
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Updated
Checked against official LHDN sources: relief table · rates, deadlines & rules . Checked automatically every day; a change is accepted only after two identical readings. Year of assessment: YA2025.
What LHDN says
The official wording of this item in LHDN's YA2025 relief table:
Purchase or subscription of books / journals / magazines / newspapers / other similar publications (Not banned reading materials)
Proof you need
A receipt or invoice in your name, kept for 7 years. In ListBelanja, scan that receipt — the AI matches it to Lifestyle relief and keeps within the RM2,500 cap.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cap for books / journals / magazines / newspapers / other similar?
Books / journals / magazines / newspapers / other similar counts under Lifestyle relief, capped at RM2,500 for YA2025. All items under that relief together cannot exceed this cap.
Do I need a receipt for books / journals / magazines / newspapers / other similar?
Yes. LHDN may ask for proof during a review — keep the receipt for 7 years. ListBelanja stores the receipt image with the claim.