New RPGT Status!

Hello everyone! :)

This round i would like to apologize as it came to my attention that i have posted up the older status of the RPGT (Real Property Gain Tax) on thepropertizer's previous post. I have the correct calculations for it in this post. Thanks ;)

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Under Budget 2010, effective from 1st January 2010, Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) has been re-imposed and it has fixed at 5% on the gains from the disposal of real property. The RPGT for the first year is 5% and it’s same for 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th year whereas previously the Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) is progressive from 0 to 30 percent, depending on the property holding period.

Previous Real Property Gains Tax RPGT Rates

The below rates apply for disposals before 1st Jan 2010.

Category of Disposal	Rate of Tax (%)
Disposal within 2 years	30
Disposal in the 3rd year	20
Disposal in the 4th year	15
Disposal in the 5th year	5
Disposal in the 6th year and subsequent years	0

How To Calculate Current Real Property Gains Tax RPGT?

Mr. M purchased a property on year 2008 at RM100,000 and sold after or on 1st Jan 2010 at RM150,000. So, it’s within 5 years from the date of purchase. And, he gains RM50,000 from the transaction it’s subject to 5% Real Property Gains Tax(RPGT):

RM50,000 (Property Gains) - RM10,000 (Waived Exemption) = RM40,000 (Taxable Gains)

*Under Budget 2010, exemption up to RM10,000 or 10% of the gains or whichever is greater be given. Previously, only exemption of RM5,000 or 10%of the chargeable gain, whichever is greater.

According to the above scenario, 10% of the gain (i.e. RM5000) is less than the minimum exemption of RM10,000. So, the seller is entitled to the higher sum of RM10,000. He is allowed to deduct RM10,000 from his purchase price.

RM40,000 (Taxable Gains) x 5% (RPGT Rate) = RM2,000 (RPGT Chargeable)

So, the RPGT chargeable to Mr. M will be RM2,000 only.

Credits to:
(http://imdavidlee.com/how-to-calculate-real-property-gains-tax/)