{"id":1078,"date":"2025-06-06T11:49:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T11:49:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/?p=1078"},"modified":"2026-03-23T12:22:39","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T12:22:39","slug":"how-to-calculate-prorated-bonus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/how-to-calculate-prorated-bonus\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Calculate Prorated Bonus?"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\r\n<h2><strong>Why Prorated Bonuses Matter for Malaysian Employers\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bonuses serve as one of the most effective tools to\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">inspire employees and keep talented staff<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. But what happens when an employee starts mid-year, quits before bonus season, or works a short-term contract?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That&#8217;s\u00a0where the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">prorated bonus<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0comes in \u2014 a fair, time-based way to reward employees who\u00a0didn&#8217;t\u00a0work the full bonus cycle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, figuring it out by hand can be tricky when you need to follow\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EPF, SOCSO, and PCB (MTD)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rules.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>This guide will show you:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What a prorated bonus means<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you should use it<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How to figure it out (with examples)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How taxes and PCB work with it\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How HRMS software can do the math for you<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><strong>What Is a Prorated Bonus?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">prorated bonus<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">partial bonus payment<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that companies give to employees who work for only part of the bonus period. This applies to\u00a0employee\u00a0who start or leave their jobs during the year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The bonus calculation has its basis on the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">actual time of service<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0within the company&#8217;s bonus cycle.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Example<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u00a0Let&#8217;s\u00a0say your company offers a yearly bonus of RM6,000. If an employee begins work in July,\u00a0they&#8217;ve\u00a0been with the company for half the year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prorated Bonus = (6 \u00f7 12) \u00d7 RM6,000 = RM3,000<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This method ensures fair treatment. Employees receive rewards in proportion to their input, while companies can plan their\u00a0finances .<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>When Should You Apply a Prorated Bonus?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>A lot of companies in Malaysia give out prorated bonuses for these situations:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1110 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Porated-Bonus-01-1-1-1024x610.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"591\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Porated-Bonus-01-1-1-1024x610.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Porated-Bonus-01-1-1-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Porated-Bonus-01-1-1-768x457.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Porated-Bonus-01-1-1-1536x915.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Porated-Bonus-01-1-1-2048x1220.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 591px) 100vw, 591px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Every company might do things \u2014 what matters is being fair and sticking to the rules.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn more about bonus types and policies, read our article on\u202f <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/understanding-performance-bonuses-and-prorated-bonuses\/\">Understanding Performance Bonuses and Prorated Bonuses<\/a><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>How to\u00a0Calculate\u00a0Prorated Bonus<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Formula + Example)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s\u00a0the math most people use:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prorated Bonus = (Months You Worked \u00f7 Total Bonus Time) \u00d7 Full Bonus<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Example 1: Monthly Breakdown\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"272\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Detail<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4352\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Value<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annual Bonus<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RM6,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Months Worked<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">9<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Total Period<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">12 months<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"17\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prorated Bonus<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4097\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(9 \u00f7 12) \u00d7 6,000 =\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RM4,500<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<h3><strong>Example 2: Daily Basis (For Contract Employees)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some companies use daily calculations for accuracy \u2014 for short-term\u00a0employees.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Formula: (Days Worked \u00f7 365) \u00d7 Full Bonus<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"272\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Detail<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4352\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Value<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Annual Bonus<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RM6,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Days Worked<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">180<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"17\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prorated Bonus<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4097\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(180 \u00f7 365) \u00d7 6,000 =\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RM2,958.90<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>Helpful Hint:<span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0A daily calculation leads to more exact results \u2014 perfect for industries with high staff turnover or many contracts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Days or Months: Which Calculation Works Best?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"272\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basis<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4368\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Formula<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4352\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Best For<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monthly<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4369\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Months Worked \u00f7 12) \u00d7 Bonus<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simple bonus policies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"17\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Daily<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4113\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Days Worked \u00f7 365) \u00d7 Bonus<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4097\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contract staff or precision payroll<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Both ways work \u2014 what&#8217;s key is to stick to\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">one method<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">clear communication<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in your company&#8217;s HR guidelines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Does Malaysian Law Say You Must Give Prorated Bonuses?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nope \u2014\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bonuses\u00a0aren&#8217;t\u00a0required<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employment Act 1955<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, unless your contract says so:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">employment contract<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">collective agreement<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Or a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">company policy<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But when a company includes bonuses in its terms, it must pay them as promised \u2014 including prorated bonuses where applicable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tip: Always include clear bonus terms in the employee handbook or\u00a0contract and\u00a0get employees to acknowledge them in writing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Common Mistakes Employers Make\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"272\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mistake<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4352\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Result<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ignoring start or resignation dates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overpayment or underpayment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using incomplete working months<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Inaccurate bonus computation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Forgetting unpaid\/no-pay leave<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Overstated bonus amount<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manual Excel calculations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High error risk, no audit trail<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"17\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Not clarifying proration policy<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4097\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employee disputes &amp; mistrust<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Even minor calculation errors can lead to\u00a0employee\u00a0unhappiness or tax reporting issues.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Are Bonuses Taxed in Malaysia?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yes.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LHDN (Inland Revenue Board)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rules state that bonuses count as\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">taxable income<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and fall under the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PCB (Potongan\u00a0Cukai\u00a0Bulanan)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Monthly Tax Deduction<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bonuses belong to the &#8220;<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additional Wages (AW<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">)&#8221; category, along with commissions and overtime pay.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Employers must take out:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PCB (income tax)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EPF (Employees Provident Fund)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">SOCSO (Social Security)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"14\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EIS (Employment Insurance System)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0getting ready for the 2026 e-Invoicing mandate, ensure your bonus calculations show up on payslips and income records for which Info Tech\u2019s\u202f <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/e-invoicing-software\">E-Invoicing Software<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>\u202f<\/strong> would be the best option you can choose.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Also Check Out: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/pcb-deduction-in-malaysia-guide-to-monthly-tax-deductions\/\">PCB Deduction in Malaysia- Guide to Monthly Tax Deductions<\/a><\/strong><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Bonus Example with EPF and PCB\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<table data-tablestyle=\"MsoNormalTable\" data-tablelook=\"1184\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"272\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Component<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4352\">\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amount (RM)<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Basic Salary<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bonus<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10,000<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employee EPF (11%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1,650<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"273\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employer EPF (12%)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4353\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1,800<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"17\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tax Deduction (PCB)*<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td data-celllook=\"4097\">\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Based on LHDN rates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This deduction helps your company follow Malaysian tax laws \u2014 and makes sure employees&#8217; tax filings are correct at year-end.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>How HRMS Software Makes Prorated Bonus Calculations Automatic\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Using spreadsheets to handle prorated bonuses by hand can cause stress and lead to mistakes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Info-Tech&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/hrms-software\">HRMS<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/payroll-software\">Payroll Software<\/a> makes everything easier by automating:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bonus calculations based on when people start or leave\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EPF, SOCSO, and PCB take-outs<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creating payslips (with bonus details)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Up-to-the-minute reports for HR and audits<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Helpful hint: Info-Tech&#8217;s system also works with\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LHDN e-Filing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MyInvois\u00a0(E-Invoicing)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0making sure your company follows all the rules before the 2026 e-invoicing requirement kicks in.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/contact-us?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=prorated-bonus-calculation\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Book a Free Demo<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to see how automation keeps your payroll correct and worry-free.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Wrapping Up\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prorated bonuses do more than numbers \u2014 they show your company values\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">fairness, openness, and professionalism.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you handle them well, they help you:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Give employees their fair share<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Steer clear of\u00a0legal troubles<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"16\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Gain employee trust and keep them longer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By setting clear rules and using Info-Tech&#8217;s HRMS to automate things, you can process bonuses\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">without mistakes, delays,\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">or<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0doubts<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"mi-faq\">\r\n<div id=\"accordionExample\" class=\"accordion\">\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingOne\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapseOne\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW9785197 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW9785197 BCX8\">What does a prorated bonus mean?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapseOne\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW102782452 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102782452 BCX8\">It&#8217;s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW102782452 BCX8\"> a partial bonus paid to staff who worked for only part of the bonus period.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingtwo\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsetwo\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsetwo\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW68287805 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW68287805 BCX8\">Is prorated bonus mandatory?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsetwo\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingtwo\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW252068871 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW252068871 BCX8\">No, unless the employment contract or company policy says so.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingthree\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsethree\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsethree\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW69969563 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW69969563 BCX8\">How do I calculate a prorated bonus?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsethree\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingthree\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW33186620 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33186620 BCX8\">Use this formula: (Months or Days Worked \u00f7 Bonus Period) \u00d7 Full Bonus Amount.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingfour\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefour\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefour\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW91104579 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW91104579 BCX8\">Are bonuses taxable in Malaysia?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsefour\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfour\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW87125783 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW87125783 BCX8\">Yes, bonuses have tax under PCB (MTD) and are subject to EPF, SOCSO, and EIS deductions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div 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