Income tax on rent, worked example, in Colombia

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Non-resident couple´s rental income1      
Monthly Rental Income2 1,500 6,000 12,000
Annual Rental Income 18,000 72,000 144,000
Less: Expenses3 25% 4,500 18,000 36,000
= Taxable Income 13,500 54,000 108,000
Income Tax Rates4
Flat rate 33% 4,455 17,820 35,640
Annual Income Tax Due 4,455 17,820 35,640
Tax Due as % of Gross Income 24.75% 24.75% 24.75%
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Triana, Uribe & Michelsen

Notes


1 The property is jointly owned by husband and wife.

2 Exchange rate used: 1.00 USD = 2895.00 COP

3 Estimated values. Income-generating expenses are deductible when calculating taxable income.

4 Rental income earned by nonresident individuals is taxed at a flat rate of 33%.