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Last Updated: Sep 19, 2008

Tax Example: Rent

 
Non-resident couple's joint monthly rental income1 US$1,500 US$6,000 US$12,000
Annual Rental Income 18,000 72,000 144,000
Plus: Insurance Premiums2 1,000    
Less: Trustee Expenses3 (500)    
= Gross Taxable Income US$18,500 US$ US$
Less: Standard Costs4 7,400    
= Taxable Income US$11,100 US$ US$
Income Tax Rates5
Up to MAD24,000 nil - - -
MAD24,000 – MAD30,000 15% (480) - -
MAD30,000 – MAD45,000 25% (400) - -
MAD45,000 – MAD60,000 35% (600) - -
MAD60,000 – MAD120,000 40% (1,240) - -
Over MAD120,000 42% - - -
Annual Income Tax Due US$2,462 US$ US$
Other
Tax Deduction6 (144) - -
Annual Tax Due US$2,318 US$ US$
Tax Due as % of Gross Income 12.88% % %
Thanks to:
BDO Morocco (Jiwar)

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 September 19, 2008.

Notes


1 The property is jointly owned by husband and wife, but then taxed separately (50% upon each partner). Exchange rate used: 1 USD = 7.50 MAD.

2 Insurance premiums of any class (fire insurance) paid by the tenant are included in the owner/landlord’s gross taxable income.

3 Trustee expenses as a cost paid by the owner from the rent as stipulated in the contract are deductible from the gross rent.

4 A 40% standard deduction from the gross taxable income is allotted for income-generating expenses.

5 Rental income is taxed at progressive rates.

6 Deduction for dependants, the upper limit amount is MAD1,080 (US$144).

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