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SOCSO & EIS relief YA2026: RM350 limit — what qualifies?

Employee SOCSO (PERKESO) and EIS contributions — up to RM350.

SOCSO & EIS

YA2026

RM350

YA2027 (Proposed)

RM350

What qualifies?

  • The employee share of SOCSO and EIS deducted from your salary.
  • Proposed from YA2027: covers mandatory LINDUNG KENDIRI; an extra RM150 for voluntary LINDUNG 24 and similar.

Tips

  • At RM6,000+ a month you pay about RM499 a year, so this is usually full automatically.

Records to keep

Payslips or EA form.

Voluntary SOCSO schemes (YA2027)

YA2026

—

YA2027 (Proposed)

RM150

What qualifies?

  • New relief proposed in Budget 2027.

Tips

  • Aimed at gig workers such as e-hailing and delivery riders.

Records to keep

PERKESO contribution records.

What’s changing

  • YA2027: New: extra RM150 for voluntary LINDUNG 24 / non-mandatory LINDUNG KENDIRI.

How much tax does the full RM350 save?

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

Monthly salary Marginal rate Tax saved
RM4,000 3% RM10.50
RM6,000 11% RM38.50
RM8,000 19% RM66.50
RM10,000 25% RM87.50
RM15,000 25% RM87.50
RM20,000 25% RM87.50
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FAQ

What is the limit for socso & eis?

YA2026: RM350. YA2027 (proposed): RM350.

What records do I keep for socso & eis?

Payslips or EA form. LHDN can ask for them within 7 years.

What records do I keep for voluntary socso schemes (ya2027)?

PERKESO contribution records. LHDN can ask for them within 7 years.

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