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EV charging, composting & home CCTV YA2026: RM2,500 limit — what qualifies?

EV chargers, food composters, food waste grinders and home CCTV — up to RM2,500.

YA2026

RM2,500

YA2027 (Proposed)

RM2,500

What qualifies?

  • Purchase, rental, installation or subscription of EV charging facilities (not for business), until YA2027.
  • Household food composting machines (once every 3 years).
  • YA2026–2027: food waste grinders and home CCTV (once every 2 years).

Tips

  • YA2026–2027 is the window to claim a home CCTV setup.

Records to keep

Receipts and installation invoices.

What’s changing

  • YA2026: From YA2026: adds food waste grinders and home CCTV (once every 2 years).

How much tax does the full RM2,500 save?

Single, no bonus, basic reliefs only. Tax saved ≈ amount claimed × your marginal rate.

Monthly salary Marginal rate Tax saved
RM4,000 3% RM75
RM6,000 11% RM275
RM8,000 19% RM475
RM10,000 25% RM625
RM15,000 25% RM625
RM20,000 25% RM625

FAQ

What is the limit for ev charging, composting & home cctv?

YA2026: RM2,500. YA2027 (proposed): RM2,500.

What records do I keep for ev charging, composting & home cctv?

Receipts and installation invoices. LHDN can ask for them within 7 years.

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