Hong Kong Tax

Modified on Wed, 7 Dec, 2022 at 1:26 PM

Anyone that joined the work environment needs to pay tax on their employment income. A tax year covers a period of 12 months commencing on 1st April and concluding on 31st March of the following year.

 

Salaries Tax Computation: calculated at progressive rates on your net chargeable income or at standard rate on your net income, whichever is lower.

 

Salaries Tax: chargeable on most but not all of the income from employment, offices and pension arising in or derived from Hong Kong. 

 

Click here for details on Chargeable & Non-Chargeable Income and Deductions.

Net Chargeable Income =

Total Income - Deductions - Allowances

Net Chargeable Income =

Net Income - Allowances

Net Income =

Total Income - Deductions

Tax Reduction: applicable to profits tax, salaries tax and tax under personal assessment.

Year of Assessment

% of Tax Reduction

Maximum Per Case ($)

2017/ 2018

75

30,000

2018/ 2019

100

20,000

2019/ 2020*

100

20,000

  • Legislative amendments are required for implementing the tax measures as proposed by the Financial Secretary in the 2020-21 Budget.

 

 

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