Real Estate Tax Quick Guide

1) Buying Stage Taxes
TaxTax BaseRateWhen to Pay / Notes
Deed Tax Transaction price or assessed value 6% Typically paid by the buyer during title transfer
Stamp Duty Contract amount 0.1% Usually split by both parties or as agreed in the contract
2) Holding Period Taxes
TaxTax BaseRateNotes
Land Value Tax Assessed land value 10‰–55‰ Owner-occupied residential land may qualify for 10‰; typically billed in November
House Tax Assessed house value 1.2%–3.6% Owner-occupied rate is commonly 1.2%; rental/business use is higher
Income Tax (Rental Income) Rental income Approx. 15%–20% Standard deduction method (e.g., 53%) or itemized expenses may apply
3) Selling / Transfer Stage Taxes
TaxTax Base (if applicable)RateNotes
Consolidated House & Land Income Tax (Individual) 45% / 35% / 20% / 15% / 10% Based on holding period (within 1 year, 1–2 years, 2–5 years, 5+ years) and owner-occupancy rules (e.g., 6-year)
Consolidated House & Land Income Tax (Corporate) 20% Flat rate
Land Value Increment Tax (LVIT) Net land value increment 10%–40% Levied when selling land; owner-occupied land may qualify for a 10% preferential rate if conditions are met
4) Gifts & Inheritance
TaxExemptionRateNotes
Gift Tax NT$ 2.44 million / year 10%–20% Filed by the donor; applies to land, buildings, and pre-sale property rights
Estate Tax NT$ 12.2 million 10%–20% Progressive rates based on total estate value


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