Article 43 defines 'Taxable Income' as the residual amount of gross income after all allowable expenses have been deducted and all statutory set-offs or exemptions have been applied. This 'net' figure represents the final base upon which the income tax rate is actually imposed for any given tax year. By clearly distinguishing between gross and taxable income, the Law provides a structured path for businesses to calculate their liability while ensuring that only net profits (after necessary business costs) are subject to taxation.
Part 3 - Chargeability to Tax
Chapter 1 - Taxable Income and Taxpayers
Section 3 - Gross Income and Taxable Income
Article 43
[GTL Notes: Taxable Income]
The taxable income for any tax year means the gross income of any taxpayer for that tax year after deducting the expenses or allowing any deductions or set off or any exemption under this Law or other laws.
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