Don't bother esport. Put your phone and internet bill in it.
Sports shoes cannot. Govt already said no.

How about mobile phones?
Technically an equipment for esports too.

But I read somewhere that sports shoes are not under sports tax claims.

Running shoes also qualified for the relief, she added.

Other expenses such as rental fees or entry fees to any sports facility, registration fees for sports competition and gym membership fees or sports training could all be claimed, Yeoh pointed out.
https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024...tered-says-yeoh

How about mobile phones?
Technically an equipment for esports too.

But I read somewhere that sports shoes are not under sports tax claims.

Lifestyle – Expenses for the use / benefit of self, spouse or child in respect of:

Purchase or subscription of books / journals / magazines / newspapers / other similar publications (Not banned reading materials)Purchase of personal computer, smartphone or tablet (Not for business use)Purchase of sports equipment for sports activity defined under the Sports Development Act 1997 and payment of gym membershipPayment of monthly bill for internet subscription (Under own name)

Some said that he asked lhdn officer about what purchases deemed as acceptable for sports, and he said if the sports can still be played without the purchase, then it is not accepted. So for example if you're a cyclist, bicycle, tyres or gears are claimable but not gloves, sunglasses, helmet, fitness tracker, etc.

So by that logic, I asked him if laptop and mobile phones are claimable since you can't play esports without them. He didn't answer me.

kek.
2500 is easily maxed with just phone bills and internet bills.
Now they give extra 1k for sport, hence I plan to optimize/maximize my tax exemption la.

Hannah Yeoh said can claim for shoes.
People work until health problem, kasi sikit appreciation la.

Badminton rental court fees also can claim?

Badminton racket, shuttlecock and badminton shoes also can claim?

The tax relief per person for expenses related to sports includes:


- Training fee tax exemption for 103 types of sports under the Sports Development Act 1997
- Gym memberships and fees for sports training (one-off sessions or structured programmes)
- Rental fees for sports facilities
- Registration fees for sports competitions
- Purchase of sports equipment (excluding motorcycles) listed under the act

According to Hannah, the training fees must be paid to providers such as sports associations, clubs, or companies registered with the Sports Commissioner or incorporated under the Companies Act

"The public need to check whether the coaches or the training they undertake are registered properly. They cannot claim tax relief if they train or are coached by unregistered coaches or entities," she said.

https://says.com/my/sports/rm1-000-tax-reli...YfJNvDHAWCAqhPw

kesian, kenot answer then don't act know how la.
I'm sure its a legit discussion since people would like to know if they can claim both lifestyle rebate and the added sports rebate.

Similar to a few years back where they increased lifestyle rebate to another RM2,500.
A computer purchase of 5k can combine both quotas to enjoy maximum rebate.

Before this can't claim shoes.

kesian, trying hard to sound smart.
Ok boy, if you don't know how to maximize tax claims, at least now you know.

I created the last thread about sport shoes for tax relief. Hannah is wrong. Some ktards asked lhdn and the officers said no

https://taxpod.com.my/articles/lifestyle-tax-relief/

Sports Equipment:
Includes non-motorised equipment like balls, shuttlecocks, and other short-lifespan items.
Excludes motorised bicycles, sports shoes, and swimsuits.