Income tax in Taiwan (2026)
In 2026, income tax in Taiwan runs from 5% to 40%. On a NT$900,000 salary you take home NT$850,501 a year, NT$70,875 a month.
Figures are for citizens and permanent residents. Foreign nationals don't pay the citizens-only contributions, so they take home more.
Income tax rates
- Top rate
- 40%
- Lowest rate
- 5%
- Tax-free allowance
- NT$464,000
- VAT
- 5%
The 2026 bands, in New Taiwan Dollar
| Taxable income (after allowance) | Rate |
|---|---|
| NT$0 to NT$610,000 | 5% |
| NT$610,000 to NT$1,380,000 | 12% |
| NT$1,380,000 to NT$2,770,000 | 20% |
| NT$2,770,000 to NT$5,190,000 | 30% |
| over NT$5,190,000 | 40% |
Take-home pay by salary
NT$300,000: NT$287,847 take-home (4.1% total tax)NT$350,000: NT$335,822 take-home (4.1% total tax)NT$400,000: NT$383,796 take-home (4.1% total tax)NT$450,000: NT$431,770 take-home (4.1% total tax)NT$500,000: NT$477,945 take-home (4.4% total tax)NT$600,000: NT$570,154 take-home (5% total tax)NT$700,000: NT$663,603 take-home (5.2% total tax)NT$800,000: NT$757,052 take-home (5.4% total tax)NT$900,000: NT$850,501 take-home (5.5% total tax)NT$1,000,000: NT$943,950 take-home (5.6% total tax)NT$1,200,000: NT$1,122,028 take-home (6.5% total tax)NT$1,500,000: NT$1,381,375 take-home (7.9% total tax)NT$2,000,000: NT$1,801,140 take-home (9.9% total tax)NT$2,500,000: NT$2,193,385 take-home (12.3% total tax)NT$3,000,000: NT$2,585,630 take-home (13.8% total tax)NT$4,000,000: NT$3,297,304 take-home (17.6% total tax)NT$5,000,000: NT$3,997,304 take-home (20.1% total tax)
Compare with other countries
Cost of living in Taiwan
Frequently asked questions
What are the income tax rates in Taiwan?
Income tax in Taiwan runs from 5% to 40%, in 5 bands.
Is there a tax-free allowance in Taiwan?
Yes — the first NT$464,000 a year is tax-free in Taiwan.
What is the take-home pay on NT$900,000 in Taiwan?
On NT$900,000 in Taiwan you take home NT$850,501 a year — NT$70,875 a month.
2026 rules checked against mof.gov.tw. Single person, employee, no other income. Not tax advice. Change the details