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PCB / MTD Monthly Tax Deduction Calculator 2026

Calculate your Potongan Cukai Berjadual (PCB) — the monthly tax your employer deducts from your salary under LHDN's Jadual PCB 2026 tables.

Your Details

RM
Before any deductions. Include fixed allowances if subject to PCB.
RM
Standard rate: 11% of gross salary. Leave blank to auto-calculate. Max deductible: RM4,000/year.
RM2,000 relief per child under 18; RM8,000 for 18+ in full-time education.
RM6,000 additional relief per disabled child (on top of RM2,000).

Results

Enter your salary details and click Calculate.
Note: This calculator uses the simplified PCB formula based on LHDN's published tax brackets and standard reliefs. Your actual PCB may differ if you have additional reliefs (e.g., medical, education, lifestyle) submitted via Borang TP1. Always confirm with your payroll department or LHDN's official PCB calculator at mytax.hasil.gov.my.

What is PCB / MTD?

PCB stands for Potongan Cukai Berjadual (Scheduled Tax Deduction), also known as MTD (Monthly Tax Deduction). It is the amount your employer deducts from your salary each month on behalf of LHDN (Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia).

The PCB system ensures your income tax is paid progressively throughout the year rather than in a lump sum when you file your tax return. If too much PCB was deducted, you get a refund; if too little, you pay the balance when filing.

How PCB is Calculated

LHDN 2026 Tax Brackets (YA2025)

Annual Chargeable Income Rate Tax on Band Cumulative Tax
RM 0 – RM 5,0000%RM 0RM 0
RM 5,001 – RM 20,0001%RM 150RM 150
RM 20,001 – RM 35,0003%RM 450RM 600
RM 35,001 – RM 50,0008%RM 1,200RM 1,800
RM 50,001 – RM 70,00013%RM 2,600RM 4,400
RM 70,001 – RM 100,00021%RM 6,300RM 10,700
RM 100,001 – RM 400,00024%RM 72,000RM 82,700
RM 400,001 – RM 600,00025%RM 50,000RM 132,700
RM 600,001 – RM 2,000,00026%RM 364,000RM 496,700
Over RM 2,000,00030%

Standard Reliefs Used in PCB

Employers apply these base reliefs when calculating PCB. You can claim additional reliefs when filing your annual tax return.

What Borang TP1 Does

If you have additional reliefs (medical, lifestyle, SSPN, life insurance, etc.) that aren't reflected in your PCB, you can submit Borang TP1 to your employer. This reduces your monthly PCB deduction so you don't overpay throughout the year and claim a refund later.

CP8D Exemption

If your annual chargeable income is RM 5,000 or below, no PCB is deducted. Your employer should note this as a CP8D exemption in their payroll records.

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