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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.

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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