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Payroll Malaysia: The tax amount is higher this month than last month

PCB is higher this month compared with last month.

Updated over a month ago

If your employee's tax is higher this month compared with the previous month, please check that the allowance is assigned with the correct code property as follows:

  1. Go to the Payroll module and click Pay Element Setup.

  2. Select the allowance and click on the three-dotted button.

    • Monthly basis allowance- do not select Subject to Tax Additional Wage Code.

    • Variable basis allowance (saraan tambahan)- select Subject to Tax Additional Wage Code.

  3. Lastly, compare your employee's income with the PCB calculator.

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