Withholding tax calculator Tanzania
When you make certain payments, you withhold income tax and pay it to TRA. Choose the type of payment and whether the payee is resident.
The calculator shows the tax and what the payee receives.
How it's calculated
- Service fees: 5% for residents and 15% for non-residents.
- Commercial rent and interest: 10%. Goods supplied to Government: 2% of the gross payment.
- The withholding agent pays the tax to TRA within seven days after the end of the month.
An example
On a service fee of TSh 1,000,000 to a resident, you withhold TSh 50,000.
Frequently asked questions
When must I pay the tax to TRA?
Within seven days after the end of each calendar month.
Is withholding tax final?
Some withholding taxes are final and others give the payee a tax credit. TRA lists both kinds.
Where do I get the certificate?
Through Tax Payment on the Taxpayer Portal after paying.
Key terms
- Withholding agent
- The person who makes the payment and withholds the tax.
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