Education

Withholding Tax on Building Rent (Jordan)

Deducting 5% WHT when paying rent for leased campus space to an individual landlord.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Rent Expense (Leased Campus Space)Expense (+)5,000.00-
Withholding Tax Payable (ISTD)Liability (+)-250.00
Cash / BankAsset (-)-4,750.00

💡 Accountant's Note

Schools renting space from individual landlords in Jordan must withhold 5% of rent and remit it to the ISTD. The landlord receives the net amount.

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