Stock written off tax deductible

Issue

Whether the stock written off need to add back in tax computation? in what circumstances have to add back?

Fact

According to PR 2/2020, this ruling explains that if it is an actual write-off of stock in trade, then it is deductible. If it is just a provision for obsolescence of stock in trade, it will need to add back to tax computation.

Tax opinion

If it is an actual write-off of stock in trade that is charged to the profit and loss account is allowable for tax-deductible. If it is a provision for obsolescence of stock in trade, it will need to add back in tax computation.

Source

Public Ruling 2/2020 tax treatment of stock in trade part 1 – valuation of stock

https://phl.hasil.gov.my/pdf/pdfam%20PR_02_2020.pdf

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