Income tax on rent, worked example, in Costa Rica

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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 Tax4
Up to 3,517,000 0% - - -
3,517,000 - 5,251,000 10% 313 313 313
5,251,000 - 8,760,000 15% 606 948 948
8,760,000 - 17,556,000 20% - 3,170 3,170
Over 17,556,000 25% - 5,591 19,091
Annual Income Tax Due 918 10,022 23,522
Tax Due as % of Gross Income 5.10% 13.92% 16.33%

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Notes


1 The residential property is jointly owned by husband and wife.

2 Exchange rate used: 1.00 US$ = 560.00 CRC

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

4Rental income earned by nonresident individuals is taxed at progressive rates.

INCOMTE TAX

TAXABLE INCOME, CRC (US$) RATE
Up to 3,549,000 (US$ 6,338 ) 0%
3,549,000 - 5,299,000 (US$ 9,463 ) 10%
5,229,000 - 8,840,000 (US$ 15,786 ) 15%
8,840,000 - 17,716,000 (US$ 31,636 ) 20%
Over 17,716,000 (US$ 31,636 ) 25%