From 1 January 2027, the service tax rate on elderly care is set to decrease from 8% to 6%. Care fees of up to RM96,000 a year may also qualify for a full exemption.

These changes could help reduce the cost of elderly care and ease one part of retirement planning.

Budget 2027：长者护理服务税率下调，护理费用或可获豁免

从2027年1月1日起，长者护理服务的服务税税率将从8%下调至6%。每年不超过RM96,000的护理费用也可能符合全额豁免条件。

这些调整有望降低长者护理成本，为退休规划减轻一部分负担。