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EXPAT TAX SUMMARY Colombia
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COLOMBIA
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Expat Tax Summary COLOMBIA
Tax year beginning: January 1, 2014
Introduction This Tax Summary is based upon the latest information available to
AIRINC as of the above date. This summary provides generalized tax
information pertaining to individual taxation of wages and compensation,
and is based on the tax law applicable for income received during the 2014 tax year declared on tax returns submitted during 2015. This tax summary
provides an explanation of the general features of the tax system in Colombia and will not necessarily reflect any customized tax positions or assumptions utilized by a company’s tax equalization policy.
Recent Tax Developments and Net Effect There has been significant tax reform in Colombia. Foremost is the implementation of an alternative minimum tax (IMAN), which calculates tax
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on a different basis and the taxpayer pays the higher of the tax amount
calculated under the ordinary and IMAN systems. There is also a new flat deduction of COP 10,554,240 for taxpayers with dependents.
The value of the Colombian tax unit for 2014 has increased to COP
27,485, resulting in inflation adjustments to tax rates, tax exemption
amounts, and deductible mortgage interest. The rate of social security
employee contributions has remained unchanged but the maximum social security contribution has also increased.
Effective tax year 2014, the AIRINC Standard model segments the social
security contributions between the health contribution (4%), pension con-
tribution (4%), and pension solidarity fund contribution (2%), as the latter does not have a maximum contribution.
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Due to the complex changes in tax year 2014, the net effect is difficult to summarize. In general, middle to high-level incomes will see an increase
in social security. Taxpayers may see an increase or decrease in income tax depending on eligible deductions and the new IMAN tax schedule.
Taxes Imposed By the National government.
Method of Collection Via payroll withholding
Tax Concessions An individual is resident for tax purposes if present in Colombia for more than 6 months in the tax year, or despite the individual being outside
Colombia, the individual’s family is in Colombia (this does not apply to foreigners). Resident individuals are taxed on worldwide income while nonresidents are only taxed on Colombia-source income.
Distinctive Features of the Tax System Nonresidents earning Colombian source income from which income tax
has been withheld do not need to file a tax return. The taxes withheld are considered the final tax.
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Recent tax reform added an Alternative Minimum Tax (IMAN), calculated with limited deductions, ranging from 0% to 27%.
Social Security Programs; Family Allowances Social security contributions are required of employed individuals, as follows:
- Health Insurance 4%, up to COP 7,392,000 - General pension scheme (old age, disability survivorship’s pension, administrative expenses) - 4% up to COP 7,392,000 The World’s Trusted Source for Workforce Globalization
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- Pension solidarity fund - 2%, no maximum contribution. The total contribution is deductible against taxable income for ordinary and IMAN tax purposes.
Deductions; Personal Allowances; Tax Credits Deductions The following deductions are allowed: - Business expenses to the extent that they relate to the production of income
- Mortgage interest, to up COP 32,982,000 - Gifts (provided they meet certain requirements) There is also a tax-exempt amount of 25% of salary, up to COP 79,156,800. Credits Foreign tax credits are allowed with respect to income earned outside of Colombia.
Gross Employment Income Gross employment income includes salaries, wages, bonuses, commission
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payments, benefits in kind, and cash allowances.
Impact of Marital Status and Family Size Marital status has no impact on tax assessed for an individual. Taxpayers with dependents are allowed a deduction for ordinary tax purposes
of COP 10,554,240. The deduction is the same amount regardless of the number of dependents.
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Income Tax Rates Colombia Tax Schedule
TAXABLE INCOME
FROM
TAX PAYABLE
TO
AMOUNT
PLUS%
0
29,958,650
0
0
29,958,650
46,724,500
0
19
46,724,500
112,688,500
3,185,512
28
112,688,500
& OVER
21,655,432
33
Colombia Alternative Minimum Tax (In Tax Units)
SALARY
MULTIPLIER
1,548
1.05
1,588
1.08
1,629
1.11
1,670
1.14
1,710
1.16
1,751
2.38
1,792
2.43
1,833
2.49
Disclaimer
1,873
4.76
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1,914
4.86
1,955
4.96
1,996
8.43
2,036
8.71
2,118
13.74
2,199
14.26
2,281
19.81
2,362
25.70
2,443
26.57
2,525
35.56
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Disclaimer Extreme care is taken in compiling the details of this publication. However, AIRINC makes no representation nor gives any warranty (either express or implied) as to the completeness or accuracy of this publication. AIRINC will not be liable for any direct or consequential damages arising from the use of the information contained in this publication. Any tax advice included in this written or electronic communication was not intended or written to be used, and it cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed by any governmental taxing authority or agency.
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2,606
45.05
2,688
46.43
2,769
55.58
2,851
60.70
2,932
66.02
3,014
71.54
3,095
77.24
3,177
83.14
3,339
95.51
3,421
101.98
3,502
108.64
3,584
115.49
3,665
122.54
3,747
129.76
3,828
137.18
3,910
144.78
3,991
152.58
4,072
168.71
4,276
189.92
4,480
212.27
4,683
235.75
4,887
260.34
5,091
286.03
5,294
312.81
5,498
340.66
5,701
369.57
5,905
399.52
6,109
430.49
6,312
462.46
6,516
495.43
6,720
529.36
6,923
564.23
7,127
600.04
7,330
636.75
7,534
674.35
7,738
712.80
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Disclaimer Extreme care is taken in compiling the details of this publication. However, AIRINC makes no representation nor gives any warranty (either express or implied) as to the completeness or accuracy of this publication. AIRINC will not be liable for any direct or consequential damages arising from the use of the information contained in this publication. Any tax advice included in this written or electronic communication was not intended or written to be used, and it cannot be used for the purpose of avoiding any penalties that may be imposed by any governmental taxing authority or agency.
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7,941
752.10
8,145
792.22
8,349
833.12
8,552
874.79
8,756
917.21
8,959
960.34
9,163
1,004.16
9,367
1,048.64
9,570
1,093.75
9,774
1,139.48
9,978
1,185.78
10,181
1,232.62
10,385
1,279.99
10,588
1,327.85
10,792
1,376.16
10,996
1,424.90
11,199
1,474.04
11,403
1,523.54
11,607
1,573.37
11,810
1,623.49
12,014
1,673.89
12,217
1,724.51
12,421
1,775.33
12,625
1,826.31
12,828
1,877.42
13,032
1,928.63
13,236
1,979.89
13,439
2,031.18
Income > 13,643 27% * Income - 1,622
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