Nonresident Couple:
Non-resident couple´s joint monthly rental income1 | €1,500 | €6,000 | €12,000 | |
Annual Rental Income | 18,000 | 72,000 | 144,000 | |
Less Costs2 | (2,520) | (10,080) | (20,160) | |
Less Depreciation3 | (900) | (3,6000) | (3,600) | |
Less Management Fees4 | (900) | (3,600) | (3,600) | |
= Taxable Income | US$13,680 | US$54,720 | ||
Income Tax Rate | ||||
Up to LBP20 million | 4% | 547 | 1,062 | 1,062 |
LBP20 million – LBP40 million | 6% | 1,592 | 1,592 | |
LBP40 million – LBP60 million | 8% | 132 | 2,123 | |
LBP60 million – LBP100 million | 11% | 2,919 | ||
LBP100 million – LBP200 million | 14% | 463 | ||
Annual Income Tax Due | US$547 | US$2,786 | US$8,159 | |
Tax Due as % of Gross Income | 3.04% | 3.87% | 5.67% | |
Source: Riad A. Mansour (Certified Public Accountant) |
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Notes
1 The property is jointly owned by husband and wife, but then taxed separately (50% upon each partner).
2 Estimated costs. Common building maintenance expense is estimated at 14% of the rent.
3 Depreciation expense is deductible up to 5% of the rent.
4 Management fees are deductible up to 5% of the rent.
5 Income tax is levied at progressive rates.
For Each Spouse:
Monthly Rental Income of the Property1 | €1,500 | €6,000 | €12,000 | |
Annual Rental Income of each spouse | 9,000 | 36,000 | 72,000 | |
Less Costs2 | (1,466) | (4,864) | (8,228) | |
Less Depreciation3 | (1,200) | (6,546) | (14,400) | |
= Taxable Income | 6,334 | 24,590 | 49,372 | |
Less 15% Exemption4 | (950) | (3,688) | (7,406) | |
= Net Taxable Income | 5,384 | 20,902 | 41,966 | |
Income Tax Rates | ||||
Up to JOD2,000 | 5% | 141 | 141 | 141 |
JOD2,000 – JOD6,000 | 10% | 256 | 565 | 565 |
JOD6,000 – JOD14,000 | 20% | 2,258 | 2,258 | |
Over JOD14,000 | 25% | 285 | 5,551 | |
Annual Income Tax Due | $397 | $3,249 | $8,515 | |
Additional Tax | ||||
10% Social Service Tax5 | 40 | 325 | 852 | |
Annual Tax Due | $437 | $3,574 | $9,367 | |
Deduction | ||||
Real Estate Tax6 | (720) | (2,880) | (5,760) | |
Annual Income Tax Due | ($283) | $694 | $3,607 | |
Tax Due as % of Gross Income | 0% | 1.93% | 5.01% | |
Source: Riad A. Mansour (Certified Public Accountant) |
Notes
1 The property is jointly owned by husband and wife, but then taxed separately (50% upon each partner). Exchange rate used: JOD 1 = US$ 1.41147.
2 Estimated costs. Maintenance and repairs, salaries, and sewer contribution are all deductible.
3 Estimated values.
4 The 10% social service tax is levied on the income tax liability.
5 The real estate tax is computed as follows = [annual rental income x 80%] x 10%.