Tax Example: Rent

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%.

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