Here Are The 103 Sports Eligible For The RM1,000 Tax Relief On Coaching & Training
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh announced the special tax relief for next year.
By May Vin Ang — 22 Apr 2024, 02:09 PM
Last week, Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh announced a special tax relief of up to RM1,000 to cover expenses related to sports training for oneself, their spouse, or children
The tax relief is an extension of the existing sports-related relief of RM500, which covers the purchase of sports equipment, rental of sports facilities, and registration fees for sports competitions.
"This will expedite the move to make sports a culture in the country and encourage parents to involve their children in sports," said Yeoh.
Yeoh said the tax exemption for sports training will only cover the 103 sports gazetted under the Sports Development Act 1997 (Act 576)
Here are the sports listed in Act 576:
Aquatics
American football
Weightlifting
Badminton
Darts
Basque pelota
Sailing
Cycling
Canoeing
Skiing
Baseball
Biathlons
Billiards
Bodybuilding
Boccia
Handball
Netball
Basketball
Football
Volleyball
Bowling
Lawn bowling
Boules
Flying disc sports
Capoeira
Chess
Checkers
Bridge
Dodgeball
Fistball
Gasing
Gymnastics
Goalball
Golf
Wrestling
Arm wrestling
Hapkido
Hockey
Ice stock sport
Judo
Jujitsu
Kabaddi
Karate
Fitness
Kenpo
Kendo
Korfball
Cricket
Curling
Lacrosse
Tower running
Fencing
Jump rope
Surfing
Skating
Archery
Hiking
Rowing
Shooting
Athletics
Orienteering
Paintball
Cheerleading
Modern pentathlons
Dragon boat
Pickleball
Table tennis
Polo
Rugby
Recreational
Roundnet
Sambo
Sepak takraw
Silambam
Silat
Squash
Softball
Stacking sports
Motorsports
Powerboating sports
Underwater sports
Equestrian sports
E-sports
Sledding
Fishing
Dancesport
Traditional sports
Air sports
Yoga
Taekwondo
Lion dance
Tug of war
Tchoukball
Tennis
Teqball
Throwball
Boxing
Torball
Triathlons
Vovinam
Woodball
Wushu
You can view the full text of Act 576 and its addendums here.
For their fees to qualify for the tax relief, training providers must be from associations, sports clubs, or companies registered with the Sports Commissioner or incorporated under the Companies Act
"The public need to check whether the coaches or the training they undertake are registered properly. They cannot claim the tax relief if they train under or are coached by unregistered coaches or entities," said Yeoh.
She added that the payments made this year can be claimed for tax relief starting next year.
