Tax Rebate on Computer purchase

[sam79]

Hi,
I'm understand that a tax rebate capped at RM3000 can be availed once in 3 years for computer purchases.
 
i was told by a friend i could purchase a computer in Singapore and then claim it under this Computer Rebate scheme.  Is this acceptable?

my friend also said i could buy books on Amazon.com and Ebay.com and the claim them under the 500RM book/magazine rebate as well.

is this allowed? or do the purchases have to be made in malaysia?

thanks
 

[Thanabalasingam]

Q. 1

I'm understand that a tax rebate capped at RM3000 can be availed once in 3 years for computer purchases.

Your facts are right.

Q. 2

i was told by a friend i could purchase a computer in Singapore and then claim it under this Computer Rebate scheme.  Is this acceptable? my friend also said i could buy books on Amazon.com and Ebay.com and the claim them under the 500RM book/magazine rebate as well. is this allowed? or do the purchases have to be made in malaysia?

There are no limitations on place of purchase for books & computers. However, the conversion rate on the IRB site shall apply.

Hope that helps....

[doki81]

Q. 1

I'm understand that a tax rebate capped at RM3000 can be availed once in 3 years for computer purchases.

Your facts are right.

Q. 2

i was told by a friend i could purchase a computer in Singapore and then claim it under this Computer Rebate scheme.  Is this acceptable? my friend also said i could buy books on Amazon.com and Ebay.com and the claim them under the 500RM book/magazine rebate as well. is this allowed? or do the purchases have to be made in malaysia?

There are no limitations on place of purchase for books & computers. However, the conversion rate on the IRB site shall apply.

Hope that helps....

if i purchase parts to build/clone a computer..can i claim it as tax rebate?

[Trevor Keegan]

Hello Doki81,

No...the relief is only given for the purchase of an assembled computer (not the parts)

Regards
Trevor Keegan