Tax relief · Year of Assessment 2025
Spouse or alimony
RM4,000.00 — added automatically when it applies to you.
What is this relief?
A relief if you support a spouse who has no income of their own, or if you pay alimony to a former spouse.
Who qualifies
You have a spouse with no source of income, or you make alimony payments to a former spouse. The fixed amount is added automatically when you tick this.
What to keep as proof
For alimony, keep a record of the payments and the formal agreement.
Frequently asked questions
- How much is the Spouse or alimony relief for YA 2025?
- RM4,000.00 — added automatically when it applies to you. The figure comes from the official LHDN source: LHDN Tax Reliefs page, YA 2025 table, item 14.
- Who qualifies for the Spouse or alimony relief?
- You have a spouse with no source of income, or you make alimony payments to a former spouse. The fixed amount is added automatically when you tick this.
- What proof should I keep to claim Spouse or alimony?
- For alimony, keep a record of the payments and the formal agreement.
Official source
Applies to Year of Assessment 2025.
Source: LHDN Tax Reliefs page, YA 2025 table, item 14Related reliefs — You & your family
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This is an unofficial, plain-language guide to help you understand Malaysian tax reliefs for the 2025 Year of Assessment. Every figure is based on official LHDN sources (linked throughout), but this page is not a substitute for LHDN's own guidance or your official tax filing.