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Last Updated: Jul 17, 2007

Tax Example: Rent

Non-resident couple's joint monthly rental income1 €1,500 €6,000 €12,000
Annual Rental Income 18,000 72,000 144,000
Less: Standard Notional Deduction 2 10 % (1,800) (7,200) (14,400)
= Taxable Income €16,200 €64,800 €129,600
Income Tax Rates3
Up to HUF1,700,000 18% 2,462 2,462 2,462
HUF1,700,001 – HUF6,748,850 36% 908 14,621 14,621
Over HUF6,748,850 40% - 4,204 30,124
Annual Income Tax Due €3,370 €21,287 €47,207
Tax Due as % of Gross Income 18.72% 29.57% 32.78%
Thanks to:
MAZARS

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 July 17, 2007.

Notes


1 The property is jointly owned by husband and wife, but then taxed separately (50% upon each partner).

2 If the taxpayer elects to be taxed at progressive rates, he could either:

  • Deduct expenses actually incurred and documented (i.e. lighting, maintenance, administrative costs, etc.), or
  • Deduct a 10% notional deduction from the gross income

3 Exchange rate used: €1 = HUF248.621.




NON - RESIDENT COUPLE (ELECTING THE 25% FLAT RATE TAX)

Non-resident couple's joint monthly rental income1 €1,500 €6,000 €12,000
Annual Rental Income 18,000 72,000 144,000
= Taxable Income €18,000 €72,000 €144,000
Income Tax Rates2
Flat Rate 25% 4,500 18,000 36,000
Annual Income Tax Due €4,500 €18,000 €36,000
Tax Due as % of Gross Income 25% 25% 25%
Thanks to:
MAZARS

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 July 17, 2007.

Notes


1 The property is jointly owned by husband and wife, but then taxed separately (50% upon each partner).

2 Gross income is subject to a flat rate of 25%.

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