Real Estate

Withholding Tax on Rental Income (Tenant Deducts)

Recording rental income net of 5% withholding tax deducted by the corporate tenant.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
Cash / Bank (Net Received)Asset (+)4,750.00-
Withholding Tax ReceivableAsset (+)250.00-
Rental IncomeRevenue (+)-5,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

When a company pays rent to an individual or entity, it withholds 5% and remits it to the ISTD. The landlord records the full rental income and the withholding as a tax prepayment asset.

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