Income tax on rent, worked example, in Panama

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Non-resident couple´s joint monthly rental income1
Monthly Rental Income2 1,500 6,000 12,000
Annual Rental Income 18,000 72,000 144,000
= Expenses3 25% 4,500 18,000 36,000
= Taxable Income 13,500 54,000 108,000
Income Tax4
Up to US$ 11,000 0% - - -
US$11,000 - US$ 50,000 15% 375 5,850 5,850
Over US$ 50,000 25% - 1,000 14,500
Annual Income Tax Due 375 6,850 20,350
Tax Due as % of Gross Income 2.08% 9.51% 14.13%
Source:
GPG

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Notes


1 The property is jointly owned by husband and wife.

2 Exchange rate used: 1.00 US$ = 1.00 USD

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

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