Calculate Your Final Tax Liability on Rental Income
Navigating the taxation of rental income under Section 15 of the Income Tax Ordinance 2001 can be a multi-step process. First, your tenant may deduct Withholding Tax (WHT) before paying you. Then, you must determine your allowable deductions (like the 20% repair allowance). Finally, you are taxed on the remaining net income according to standard FBR Non-Salaried slabs.
Our real-time Final Rental Tax Calculator brings all these elements together. Enter your gross rent, your total allowable deductions, and any WHT already deducted by your tenant. The calculator will instantly apply the progressive tax slabs and reveal whether you owe the FBR money or if you are entitled to a tax refund.
Real-Time Final Rental Tax Calculator
Enter your annual figures below. The tax slabs and final payable/refundable amounts will calculate automatically as you type.
Final Rental Tax Estimator
How to Use the Final Rental Tax Calculator
- Enter Gross Rental Income: Input the total annual rent you received.
- Enter Allowable Deductions: Input your total deductions (Tip: If you aren't sure what to claim, use our Rental Deductions Calculator to find your exact statutory allowances, like the flat 20% repair deduction).
- Enter WHT Already Deducted: If your tenant is a prescribed person (like a company) and deducted tax under Section 155 before depositing rent into your account, enter that total annual amount here.
- Review the Bottom Line: The calculator will assess your net income against the FBR Non-Salaried tax slabs. It will then subtract the WHT you already paid. If the result is highlighted in Red, you owe the FBR the remaining balance. If it is highlighted in Green, your tenant over-deducted, and you are eligible to claim a refund on your tax return.
Understanding the Three Steps of Rental Tax
1. Withholding Tax (Section 155)
When you rent out property to commercial entities or high-net-worth individuals, they act as withholding agents. They deduct tax before paying you. However, this is usually an "Advance Tax"—not your final liability.
2. Deductions (Section 15)
The FBR allows you to reduce your gross rent by claiming expenses like property taxes, loan interest, and a flat 20% repair allowance.
3. Final Assessment (Normal Slabs)
Your Net Rent (Gross Rent minus Deductions) is pooled with your other business income and taxed progressively (from 0% up to 45%). You then subtract the Advance Tax (WHT) already collected by your tenant to figure out if you need to pay the FBR a final voucher or request a refund.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What if I didn't claim my WHT deduction?
If you do not input the WHT your tenant deducted (and do not declare it on your FBR Iris return with the proper CPR numbers), you will end up paying double tax on the same rental income. Always collect tax deduction certificates from your tenants.
Is rental income taxed separately from my business income?
No. After calculating your Net Taxable Rental Income, it is treated as a normal "Non-Salaried" income source and pooled together with your other business incomes to determine your final tax slab.
What if my final tax is "Refundable"?
If your tenant deducted more WHT than your actual tax liability (which often happens once you claim the 20% repair allowance), the calculator will show a Refundable amount. You can carry this refund forward to adjust against next year's taxes, or formally request a refund through Iris.



