MPF Tax Deductible Voluntary Contributions will take effect on 1 April 2019
The MPF Tax Deductible Voluntary Contributions (TVC) will take effect on 1 April 2019. Starting on that day, any person may open a TVC account in MPF scheme if that person has fulfilled the applicable laws and requirements.
TVC is a new type of contributions and can only be paid into a TVC account of an MPF scheme. TVC may enjoy tax concession. Other characteristics of TVC are as follows:
- TVC can only be made directly by the persons who fulfil the eligibility requirements, i.e. he/she is a current holder of contribution account or personal account of an MPF scheme or a current member of an MPF exempted ORSO scheme
- Involvement of employers is not required
- Although it is voluntary in nature, TVC is subject to the same vesting, preservation and withdrawal restrictions applicable to mandatory contributions
Accordingly, any accrued benefits derived from TVC (including the TVC made in excess of the maximum tax deduction limit during a tax assessment year) will be preserved. Members should note that accrued benefits held in a TVC account can only be withdrawn upon retirement at age 65 or on other statutory grounds under the MPF legislation.
The maximum tax deductible amount for the year of assessment 2019/2020 is HK$60,000 for TVC. It is an aggregate limit for both TVC and other qualifying annuity premiums.
Please view the Frequently Asked Questions to Tax Deductible Voluntary Contributions for more information.
For the details of TVC, please click here or contact our Customer Services Representatives.
Easy-Choice MPF Administration Hotline : 2929-3030
My Choice Customer Service Hotline : 2929-3366