The Income Tax Threshold and the Corporate Income Tax rate has been adjusted effective.January 1, 2013
In respect of individuals, the Personal Income Tax (PIT) threshold or tax-free income increases to $507,312.00 per annum, up from $441,168.00 per annum. The increase in the threshold means that the corresponding tax-free portion to be used by employers in making periodic payments is as follows:
- $9,756 weekly
- $19,512 fortnightly
- $42,276 monthly
Income in excess of the threshold will continue to be taxed at 25%. Pensioners and persons sixty-five and over are further reminded that in addition to the threshold they are entitled to a pension exemption of $80,000 and an age exemption of $80,000, respectively.
Also on January 1, 2013, unregulated companies will see a reduction in the rate of Corporate Income Tax (CIT) to 25%, down from 33 1/3%. This brings the CIT rate for unregulated companies in line with the Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate of 25%.
However, the rate remains at 33⅓% for regulated companies, including those regulated by the:
- Financial Services Commission (FSC)
- Office of Utilities Regulation (OUR)
- Bank of Jamaica (BOJ)
- Ministry of Finance and Planning (MOFP)
Individuals and unregulated companies are advised that the new threshold and reduced tax rate are not to be applied in computing their final income tax for assessment year 2012. However it should be used in computing the estimated income tax for assessment year 2013. Both the final income tax return for 2012 and the estimated income tax return for 2013 are due to be filed on or before March 15, 2013.
The adjustments in the threshold and CIT rate form part of the Government’s revenue measures tabled in parliament during the 2012/2013 budget presentation and further outlined in the recent White Paper on Tax Reform.
For additional information please use any of the following to contact our firm:
The adjustments in the threshold and CIT rate form part of the Government’s revenue measures tabled in parliament during the 2012/2013 budget presentation and further outlined in the recent White Paper on Tax Reform.
For additional information please use any of the following to contact our firm:
Head Office :
Unit 34,Winchester BusinessCentre 15 Hope Road,
Kingston 10
Tel : 876-9084007
Fax : 876-7540380
Branch Offices:
Montego Bay-Shop EU 6, Whitter Village,Ironshore, St. JamesTel : 876-9533793/953-8486
Fax: 953-3058
Mandeville-Shop L1/K1,Grove Court Plaza,Manchester Tel : 962-6369
Fax: 754-0380
Ocho Rios-101B Main Street,
St. Ann
Tel : 9748772
Fax:876-974-5373
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