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Zakat calculator (income)

Calculate your annual zakat pendapatan (income zakat) in Malaysia at 2.5%, based on your income and the nisab threshold.

Formula

zakat = 2.5% × chargeable amount, only if chargeable amount ≥ the nisab threshold

Assumptions

• Uses the simplified 2.5% rate on income after any allowed deductions — some state authorities calculate on gross income, others allow deducting basic living or debt expenses, so check your own state's ruling.
• The nisab threshold (value of 85g of gold) changes with the gold price and varies slightly by state — the default is an approximation; use your state zakat authority's current published figure.
• This is for planning purposes only — consult your state zakat authority (e.g. PPZ-MAIWP, LZS, MAIS) to fulfil your actual zakat obligation correctly.

Frequently asked questions

Is zakat the same as income tax?
No — zakat is a separate religious obligation, not a government tax. Some states let you claim zakat paid as a tax rebate on your LHDN filing, but that offset isn't calculated here.

What's the nisab threshold?
Nisab is the minimum wealth level a Muslim must have before zakat becomes obligatory, traditionally set as the value of 85 grams of gold. It moves with the gold price, so it's re-published periodically by each state zakat authority.

Should I use my gross or net income?
It depends on your state's ruling — some (like Selangor and Federal Territory) commonly use a net-income method that allows deducting basic necessities and debt obligations first, entered here as "Deductible expenses". Check your own state authority for the method that applies to you.

Sources

• PPZ-MAIWP — Zakat pendapatan (income zakat) calculation