Income tax on rent, worked example, in Morocco

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Non-resident couple´s joint income1      
Monthly Rental Income2 1,500 6,000 12,00
Annual Rental Income 18,000 72,000 144,000
Less: Expenses3 40% 7,200 28,800 57,600
=Taxable Income 10,800 43,200 86,400
Income Tax Rates4
Up to MAD30,000 nil - - -
MAD30,000 - MAD50,000 10% 203 203 203
MAD50,000 - MAD60,000 20% 203 203 203
MAD60,000 - MAD80,000 30% 609 609 609
MAD80,000 - MAD180,000 34% 911 3,452 3,452
Over MAD180,000 38% - 9,472 25,888
Annual Income Tax Due 1,926 13,939 30,355
Tax Due as % of Gross Income 10.70% 19.36% 21.08%
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BDO Morocco (Jiwar)

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Notes


1 The property is jointly owned by husband and wife.

2 Exchange rate used: 1.00 USD = 9.85 MAD

3 A standard deduction of 40% is allowed when calculating taxable income to account for income-generating expenses.

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

INCOME TAX

TAXABLE INCOME, MAD (US$)
TAX RATE
Up to 30,000 (US$3,046)
0%
30,000 - 50,000 (US$5,650) 10% on band over US$3,046
50,000 - 60,000 (US$6,091) 20% on band over US$5,076
60,000 - 80,000 (US$8,122) 30% on band over US$6,091
80,000 - 180,000 (US$18,274) 34% on band over US$8,122
Over 180,000 (US$18,274) 38% on all income over US$18,274
Source: Global Property Guide