I have a salary and a small business. Which form do I use?

Use Form B, because you have business income. In Form B you can declare both your employment income and your business income.

Is zakat the same as tax?

No. Zakat is a religious obligation for Muslims, while tax is a legal obligation. However, zakat paid to a recognised institution can be deducted directly from the tax you owe.

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Form B vs Form BEForm BE is for salary only; Form B is for business or freelance income.See comparison
Zakat vs taxZakat deducts directly from tax; reliefs only reduce taxable income.See comparison
PCB vs annual taxPCB is a monthly estimate; annual tax is the actual amount after e-Filing.See comparison

Quick guide

Find your situation below.

I only earn a salaryUse Form BE
I have side income or freelance workUse Form B
I'm Muslim and want to pay less taxPay zakat, deducted from tax
PCB is deducted monthly; do I still file?Yes, to get any refund

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