I don't really concur.
Based on your earlier example, it means for year
2019: claim 8k tax deduction
2020: no claim
2021: claim 8k tax deduction
2022: no claim
Yes it saves the hassle of in and out. But those years you don't claim you lose out a lot in additional taxes already. Like I said unless you're borrowing from loan shark, or can't afford to have 8k savings a year, I think it's just better to leave the money in there, earn 4% and save on tax.
If you're at 14% marginal tax bracket, that's a RM1,120 savings
If you're at 21% marginal tax bracket, that's a RM1,680 savings
If you're at 24% marginal tax bracket, that's a RM1,920 savings
Also, I think at the moment the tax relief is only until 2020 (though it can be extended in future Budget), so it won't compound 8k,16k, 24k, 32k, etc.
yea. unless it goes until high amount, it shouldn't create problems.