Tax Planning for HR Managers

20 & 21 April 2026, Mon & Tues | 9.00 am – 5.00 pm | Dorsett Grand Subang

[HRD Corp Claimable Course]

Introduction

Understanding and taking advantage of the various tax provisions can create additional value by optimizing tax savings for both employers and employees.

Any tax efficient remuneration package should provide comfort and satisfaction for both employers and employees. A ‘Win-Win’ tax benefit model is the solution. The program will cover the latest tax developments and their impact on the business.

Objectives

• Types of Benefits in Kind (BIK) and perquisites that attract tax for employees
• Can the employer claim full tax deductions for all monetary and non-monetary benefits?
• Knowing the duties and responsibilities of both employer and employee with regard to tax
• Identify and explore the various tax benefits for employees
• Planning a tax efficient remuneration package for executives
• Knowing the various tax reliefs and rebates given to employees
• Tax treatment of gratuity and compensation paid to employees
• Knowing how to compute personal income tax
• Latest tax developments and case laws relevant to treatment of income tax 

Who Should Attend

CEO’s, Directors, Senior Managers, HR Managers & Executives, Tax Agents/Advisors, Tax Specialists, Tax Accountants, Finance and Administrative Managers, Financial Controllers Company Secretaries Bankers Financial Planners Advocates & Solicitors, Business Entrepreneurs

Methodology

Power-point presentation, discussions and case studies

Course Outline

• What constitutes taxable benefits for employees
• What are duties and responsibilities of both the employer and employee with regard to income tax compliance
• Tax treatment of employment income
• Tax implication on benefits in kind (BIK) provided to employees
• Perquisites provided to employees
• Living accommodation benefit provided by the employer
• Unapproved pension or provident fund, scheme or society
• Compensation for loss of employment

Trainer’s Profile

Hari Ramulu Munusamy

Mr. Hari Ramulu is a Chartered Certified Accountant (UK) with over 45 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and taxation. His extensive expertise spans corporate tax planning, forensic accounting, financial statement analysis, and tax investigations.

He is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK), a Chartered Accountant (MIA), and an Associate Member of both the Malaysian Institute of Taxation and the Institute of Internal Auditors Malaysia. He also holds an MBA in Accounting from the University of Newcastle, USA.

Throughout his career, Mr. Hari has advised numerous organizations on taxation, risk management, and audit compliance, bringing a strong combination of technical and strategic insight to HR-related tax issues.

Participation Fee

RM1,944.00 per person (2-day course) – Inclusive of lunch, tea breaks, course notes, certificate of participation, and 8% SST.

HRD Corp Claimable Course – refer to the training brochure for claim details.