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Encik Zubir (a certified handicapped person) is the owner of a financial consulting firm, Bijak Wealth Enterprise. The business assists its clients to grow their wealth. Encik Zubir is married to Puan Akmar who is currently working as a pharmacist in Putrajaya Hospital. Both of them are tax resident in Malaysia for the year of assessment 2023. The following is the summary of income provided by Encik Zubir and Puan Akmar in respect of the basis year 2023:

Encik Zubir

The adjusted income and capital allowance for Bijak Wealth Enterprise were RM45,800 and RM14,480 respectively.

The following were income and expenses in connection with Encik Zubirs terrace house:



RM

Rental income per month

2,300

Advance rental (2 months)

4,600

Assessment for 2023

1,200

Advertisement cost

200

Quit rent for 2021

420

Quit rent for 2023

420

Penalty for late payment of quit rent

50

Repair and maintenance on 15 April 2023

700




The terrace house was occupied by Encik Zubir until 30 April 2023 and effective from 1 June 2023, the house was rented out to a tenant named Encik Kadir.

Interest income of RM4,200 from a fixed deposit with Maybank.

Royalty amounted to RM50,500 from Network Publishing upon book published titled You are a Smart Millionaire.

Puan Akmar

A monthly salary of RM7,298(after EPF, 11%).

Dividend income of RM32,200 received from investment in Singaporean company. The dividend was remitted to Malaysia in 2023.

Due to her knowledge and expertise, she received invitations from several medical colleges to conduct workshops pertaining to her expertise in medicines and food supplements. The honorarium received was RM12,000.

Additional Information:

a. Encik Zubir and Puan Akmar were blessed with four children:

Mawar

Aged 24 years old, working as an auditor and pursuing her studies in Master of Forensic Accounting & Financial Criminology at UTM on part-time basis

Megat

Aged 22 years old, studying medicine in India under a full scholarship. Encik Zubir incurred RM6,000 for his study in 2023

Melati

Aged 18 years old, studying matriculation in Tangkak, Johor

Jebat

Aged 9 years old, a legal adopted son who was certified as handicapped due to moderate down syndrome. Jebat attending special school in Putrajaya


b. Encik Zubir incurred RM9,000 for 6-month day care services for his father, aged 75 years old who is suffering mental illness. His father is living with him. His mother passed away in 2019.

c. Encik Zubir purchased books and smart phone for Puan Akmar amounted RM2,100 and RM1,600 respectively.

d. Encik Zubir incurred RM2,400 for Melatis laptop.

e. Encik Zubir paid RM3,500 as zakat perniagaan to Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan Cawangan Putrajaya. He also paid zakat fitrah amounted to RM42.

f. Encik Zubir incurred RM2,000 for annual medical insurance premium for his family.

g. Puan Akmar incurred RM1,500 for a mountain bike and RM1,600 for internet subscription.

h. Puan Akmar bought a wheelchair for her paralysed brother for RM8,000. She also bought health supplements for her parents amounted to RM1,000.

i. Puan Akmar donated RM12,000 to Majlis Kanser Negara (MAKNA).

j. Puan Akmar also paid Melatis complete medical check-up amounted to RM1,500. The receipt was issues by KPJ Kajang.

k. Puan Akmar incurred RM1,500 for a mountain bike and RM1,600 for internet subscription.

l. Puan Akmar bought a health supplements for her parents amounted to RM1,000.

m. Puan Akmar also paid Melatis complete medical check-up amounted to RM1,500. The receipt was issues by KPJ Kajang.

n. Both Encik Zubir and Puan Akmar paid zakat during the year amounting to Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan Cawangan Putrajaya, amounting to RM350 and RM400 respectively.o. Encik Zubir subscribe gym membership amounting RM1,800 for his family.

p. Puan Akmar also paid Jebats monthly fees amounting RM3,000 that serve special needs for child care (registered centre).

Required:

Compute the income tax payable for Encik Zubir and Puan Akmar for the year of assessment 2023. To optimize tax relief, Encik Zubir and Puan Akmar are still undecided about whether to do a joint or separate assessment. (Round up to the nearest ringgit).

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