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Income Zakat in Kedah, Malaysia.

A guide to calculating and paying income zakat through Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah. Check the 2.5% rate, payment methods, and how zakat can reduce your income tax.

Kedah

Zakat Reduces Your Tax

Zakat paid to Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah can be used to reduce your income tax directly (ringgit-for-ringgit).

Learn more about zakat vs tax
Tax before zakat
RM5,000
Zakat paid
- RM1,500
Tax after zakat
RM3,500

Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah

Kedah State Zakat Board

How to Pay Zakat

Online Banking

Online banking payment

Counter

Payment at authorized counters

Other States

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kedah

Income zakat in Kedah is 2.5% of your income after allowable deductions. The nisab (minimum threshold) is the value of 85 grams of gold. It is about RM34,000 a year in 2026, but each state announces its own figure; check the latest nisab with Lembaga Zakat Negeri Kedah.

Calculate your zakat and tax

CukaiMax helps you calculate income zakat and tax automatically, and generates reports for e-Filing.

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