Tax Example: Rent
November 11, 2016
| Non-resident couple's joint monthly rental income1 | €1,500 | €6,000 | €12,000 | |
| Annual Rental Income | 18,000 | 72,000 | 144,000 | |
| Less Annual Allowance2 | (5,143)3 | (22,041)4 | (44,082)5 | |
| Less Costs (15%)6 | (2,700) | (10,800) | (21,600) | |
| Less Real Estate Tax | (343) | (1,469) | (2,939) | |
| = Net Rental Income | 9,814 | 37,690 | 75,380 | |
| Additional Fictional Tax Base7 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | |
| = Taxable Income | 25,814 | 53,690 | 91,380 | |
| Income Tax Rates | ||||
| Up to €10,000 | nil | - | - | - |
| €11,000 - €18,000 | 25% | 1,750 | 1,750 | 1,750 |
| €18,000 - €31,000 | 35% | 2,735 | 4,550 | 4,550 |
| €31,000 - €60,000 | 42% | - | 7,942 | 12,180 |
| €60,000 - €90,000 | 48% | - | - | 14,400 |
| €90,000 - €1,000,000 | 50% | - | - | 688 |
| Over €1,000,000 | 55% | - | - | - |
| Annual Income Tax Due | €4,485 | 14,242 | 33,568 | |
| Tax Due as % of Gross Income | 24.92% | 19.78% | 23.31% | |
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Notes
1 The property is jointly owned by husband and wife, but then taxed separately (50% upon each partner).
2 Exchange rate used: 1.00 EUR = 1.00 EUR
3 (3) According to local laws, the annual allowance for buildings subject to rent amounts to
1.5% of the aquisision costs in the case that no evidence of the useful
life s provided. In these cases, this rule is utilized.
(3-1) Acquisition costs of the property are € 342,854
( 342,854 * 1.50% = 5,143 )
(3-2) Acquisition costs of the property are € 1,469,388
( 1,469,388 * 1.50% = 22,041 )
(3-3) Acquisition costs of the property are € 2,938,776
( 2,938,776 * 1.50% = 44,082 )
4 Income-generating expenes are deductible. In these cases, it is assumed that income-generating expenrses are around 15% of gross income.
5 The tax base of each nonresident individual is fictionally increased by €8,000. [Section 102 (3) IITA]
6 (6) Net rental income is taxed at progressive rates.
INCOME TAX 2016 |
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| TAXABLE INCOME (€) | TAX RATE |
| Up to €11,000 | 0% |
| €11,000 - €18,000 | 25% |
| €18,000 - €31,000 | 35% |
| €31,000 - €60,000 | 42% |
| €60,000 - €90,000 | 48% |
| €90,000 - €1,000,000 | 50% |
| Over €1,000,000 | 55% |
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