Malaysian Taxation - Principles and Practice (16th edition, 2010) offers practical guidance and detailed explanations on the law and practice of the income taxation, real property gains tax, sales tax, and service tax in Malaysia. It is a comprehensive and user-friendly reference on Malaysian taxation, published since 1994. There are 34 chapters covering topics dealing with tax planning for individuals, tax planning on business income, single tier dividend system and its planning, company taxation, personal taxation, partnership, capital allowances, tax administration in the self assessment regime (including collection, appeals and penalties), residence status, the assessability of business income, employment income, and investment income, sales tax and service tax.

The 16th edition has been completely revised and updated. It includes: 
* Comprehensive index, tables of law cases and statutes.
* Changes brought in by Finance Act 2010, which embraces the 2010 Budget proposals.
* Tax planning opportunities to minimize tax and avoid tax penalties.
* Reference to the latest cases, the Inland Revenue Public Rulings, and recent concessions and practices.
* 526 examples and 56 flow charts to enhance the users’ grasp of the tax issues.
* Development of law and practice from year of assessment 2000.

It is the authoritative text and all tax practitioners, accountants, legal practitioners, corporate tax managers, businessmen, and individuals will find this a useful book to have in their collection of practical references. It is also a recommended textbook for university accounting and business students and those pursuing the ACCA examinations.

The law is stated as at 15 April 2010.