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Exemption of Business Tax on Rental Income from Social Housing Services: Legal Clarification Needed

  • Profit-making enterprises providing rental services for social housing are exempt from business tax according to the Residential Act
  • The exemption does not fall under the categories for tax exemption as specified in the Value-Added and Non-Value-Added Business Tax Act
  • An example is given of a company participating in a social housing rental program and later applying to waive the tax exemption for social welfare services, which is denied
  • The tax exemption for rental income from social housing is specific to the Residential Act and cannot be waived by the taxpayer
  • Tax exemptions are determined by law and cannot be waived without specific legal authorization
  • Taxpayers with questions can call a toll-free service number for assistance

Source: mof.gov.tw

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