INLAND REVENUE DEPARTMENT
Government of Saint Lucia


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Saint Lucia


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GENERAL

Information

Tax Calender
Capital Allowance Rates
Penalties
Tax Calculation

 

TAX CALENDER

15th of the Month

The following are due and payable:

  • PAYE
  • Withholding Tax
  • 10% Contract Tax
  • Travel Tax
  • Insurance Premium Tax
  • Hotel Accommodation Tax
  • Motor Vehicle Rental Fee
  • Mobile Cellular Tax
  • March 17, 2011

    25th March, 25th June, 25th September, Tax Installments are due for:

    • Companies
    • Sel-employed persons
    • Professionals

    31st January

    • Payment of Bank Licence
    • Submission of Employer's Annual Return (TD5)
    • Contract Tax Annual Return

    Failure to remit the above on the specified dates will result in the imposition of penalty and interest charges in accordance with the Income Tax Act.

    31st March

    • Filing of Income Tax Returns

    Remember to attach all supporting documents when submitting your Income Tax Return.

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    PENALTIES

    Penalties ( Part 13 of the Income Tax Act - Sections 131 -137)

    Late filing - 5% of Chargeable income

    Late Payment - 10% of Tax payable

    Failure to comply with notice to give information to the Comptoller - $500 maximum

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    CAPITAL ALLOWANCE RATES

    Click here to view our Capital Allowance Rates PDF

     

    TAX CALCULATION

    Use the Tax Calculation Worksheet below to calculate the tax on your chargeable income. For ease of reference we have provided you with three examples.


    Total Allowances & Deductions
    Add Line 120 through Line 124 and enter the total on Line 125.

    Chargeable Income
    Subtract Line 125 from Line 113 and enter difference on Line 126. If the amount on Line 125 exceeds the amount on Line 113 enter zero ( 0 ) on Line 126.

    Use the Tax Calculation Worksheet below to calculate the tax on your chargeable income . For ease of reference we have provided you with four examples.

    If your Chargeable
    Income on Line 126 is

    On the first
    (Line B)
    Tax is (Line B1)
    On the remaining amount (Line C)
    From $0 to $10,000
    0
    0
    10%
    From $10,001 to $20,000
    10,000
    1,000
    15%
    From $20,001 to $30,000
    20,000
    2,500
    20%
    More than $30,000
    30,000
    4,500
    30%

    Chargeable income from Line 126 A_________
    On the first B_________ tax is B1 _____
    On the remaining amount (A minus B) C_________ tax at __% is C1_____

    The total of B1 and C1 is your tax on chargeable income, enter on Line 127 of your return.

    Example 1
    If your chargeable income is $9,000 or less, do the following calculation:
    LINE A : $11,000
    LINE B : 0
    LINE B1 : 0
    LINE C : $11,000
    Tax at : 10%
    LINE C1 : $1,100
    Enter amount on Line 127

    Example 2
    If your chargeable income is $18,500, do the following calculation:
    LINE A : 18,500
    LINE B : 12,000
    LINE B1 : 1,000
    LINE C : 6,500
    Tax at : 15%
    LINE C1 : 975.00

    Total tax on chargeable income Line B1 plus Line C1 = 1000 + 975 = 1975
    Enter amount on Line 127

    Example 3
    If your chargeable income is $25,000, then do the following calculation:
    LINE A : 25,000
    LINE B : 20,000
    LINE B1 : 2500
    LINE C : Subtract LINE B from LINE A = 5000
    Tax at : 20%
    LINE C1 : 1000

    Total tax on chargeable income LINE B1 plus LINE C1 = 2500 + 1000 = 3500
    Enter amount on Line 127

    Example 4.
    If your chargeable income is $54,000, do the following calculation:
    LINE A : 54,000
    LINE B : 30,000
    LINE B1 : 4,500
    LINE C : Subtract LINE B from LINE A= 24,000
    Tax at : 30%
    LINE C1 : 7,200

    Total tax on chargeable income LINE B1 plus LINE C1 = 4,500 + 7,200 = 11,700
    Enter amount on Line 127

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