KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 30 -- Pet owners could soon claim tax relief on adoption, vaccination and sterilisation expenses under a proposal announced in Budget 2027.

The move is aimed at helping pet owners offset some of the costs associated with caring for animals, from routine vaccinations to one-off expenses such as adoption and sterilisation.

Pet ownership costs have gradually risen over the years and, for some households, have become a growing part of monthly spending.

Instead of creating a separate allowance, the proposed relief would fall under the existing RM2,500 lifestyle tax relief limit.

The actual tax savings would depend on eligible spending, the taxpayer's applicable income tax rate and how much of the relief limit remains unu...