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Last Updated: Oct 03, 2006

Tax example: Rent

Non-resident couple's joint monthly rental income1 US$2,500
Annual Rental Income 30,000
Less Cost2 5,587
Less Depreciation3 6,7504
= Taxable Income 17,663
Income Tax Rates
1,315
Annual Income Tax Due US$1,315
Tax Due as % of Gross Income 4.4%
Thanks to:
Ernst & Young

DISCLAIMER: The information contained above is marketing material only and is not written tax advice directed at the particular facts and circumstances of any person and should not be relied upon. We encourage you to discuss your particular situation with us or an independent tax advisor. This information was last updated on October 3, 2006.

Notes


1 The property is jointly owned by husband and wife.

2 Estimated costs; includes maintenance and repairs, insurance, ground rent/ tax, legal and professional fees for filing tax returns.

3 Depreciation expense or capital allowance = [2.5% * (Purchase value – 10% fiscal residual value)].

4 In this case, the property is valued at US$300,000. [2.5% * (US$300,000 – US$30,000)] = US$6,750.

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