Income tax on rent, worked example, in St. Lucia
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 |
Less Stamp Duty4 | 8% | 1,440 | 5,760 | 11,520 |
= Taxable Income | 12,060 | 48,240 | 96,480 | |
Income Tax5 | ||||
Up to ZAR 188,880 | 10% | 370 | 370 | 370 |
ZAR189,880 - ZAR 296,540 | 15% | 556 | 556 | 556 |
ZAR296,240 - ZAR 410,460 | 20% | 741 | 741 | 741 |
ZAR410,460 - ZAR 555,600 | 30% | 285 | 11,139 | 25,611 |
Annual Income Tax Due | 1,951 | 12,805 | 27,277 | |
Tax Due as % of Gross Income | 10.84% | 17.79% | 18.94% | |
Source: Global Property Guide |
Notes
1 The property is jointly owned by husband and wife.
2 Exchange rate used: 1.00 USD = 2.70 ECD
3 Income-generating expenses are assumed to be around 25% of gross rental income. account for income-generating expenses.
4 Stamp duty is levied on property lease agreements progressive rates. Different rates apply depending on the duration of the lease.
STAMP DUTY ON LEASES FOR LESS THAN 20 YEARS |
|
ANNUAL RENT, ECD (US$) | TAX RATE |
Up to 3,000 (US$ 1,111 ) | 2% |
3,000 - 6000 (US$ 2,222 ) | 4% |
6,000 - 12,000 (US$ 4,444 ) | 6% |
Over 12,000 (US$ 4,444 ) | 8% |
STAMP DUTY ON LEASES FOR OVER 20 YEARS |
|
ANNUAL RENT, ECD (US$) | TAX RATE |
Up to 3,000 (US$ 1,111 ) | 4% |
3,000 - 6000 (US$ 2,222 ) | 6% |
6,000 - 12,000 (US$ 4,444 ) | 8% |
Over 12,000 (US$ 4,444 ) | 10% |
5 Rental income is subject to income tax at progressive rates.
INCOME TAX 2015 |
|
TAXABLE INCOME, TRY(€) | TAX RATE |
Up to 10,000 (US$ 3,704 ) | 10% |
10,000 - 20,000 (US$ 7,407 ) | 15% on band over US$ 3,704 |
20,000 - 30,000 (US$ 11,111 ) | 20% on band over US$ 7,407 |
Over 30,000 (US$ 11,111 ) | 30% on all income over US$ 11,111 |