Betting winnings tax calculator Malawi
Enter the amount you won to see the tax the bookmaker or lottery takes off and what you actually receive.
Since the Taxation (Amendment) Act 2025 there is no tax-free amount on winnings.
How it's calculated
- The payer withholds 15% of the win before paying you.
- What you receive is the win less that tax.
An example
On a win of MK 500,000 the tax is MK 75,000 and you receive MK 425,000.
Frequently asked questions
Is there still a tax-free amount on small wins?
No. The thresholds of MK 100,000 for betting and MK 500,000 for lotteries were removed, so every win is taxed.
Who sends the tax to the MRA?
The betting company, casino or lottery that pays you. It deducts the tax and remits it.
Is the tax worked out on my stake or on my win?
On the winnings paid to you. Enter the amount of the win before tax.
Key terms
- Withholding tax
- Tax the payer takes off a payment and sends to the MRA for you.
- Winnings
- Money you win from betting, gambling or a lottery.
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