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Q: I am not married but have a 17-year-old child. Can I claim child relief?

A: Yes. Even though you are unmarried, you may claim a child relief of RM2,000 provided that the child is your legal child, unmarried, and you pay wholly or in part for the maintenance of the child during the basis year.