Rental Expenses

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Tax Example on Rental Income

Non-resident couple´s rental income(1) Monthly Rental Income(2) 1,500 6,000 12,000 Annual Rental Income 18,000 72,000 144,000 Less Expenses(3) (1,000) (3,000) (6,000) = Taxable Income 17,000 60,000 138,000 Income Tax(4) Flat Rate 28% 4,760 19,320 38,640 Annual Income Tax Due 4,760 19,320 38,640 Tax Due as % of Gross Income 26.44% 26.83% 26.83% DISCLAIMER: The information contained above is marketing material only and is not written tax advice directed at the particular facts and circumstances of any person and should not be relied upon. We encourage you to discuss your particular situation with us or an independent tax advisor. This information was last updated on May 26, 2016.

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Tax on Rental Income

Tax on rental income in Portugal As many of you rent out your property through our services it is maybe good to know if and what you have to declare to the Portuguese tax authorities (Finançes). It is known know that undeclared rental income is high on the list of the Finançes. All rental income either received inside or outside Portugal but related to in Portugal situated real estate is subject to either IRS (income) tax, for property owned in your own name or IRC (corporate) tax for properties owned by an offshore property company.

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