Salaries Tax Explained: What Every Employee Needs to Know
A clear breakdown of how salaries tax works in Hong Kong, including what counts as income and how deductions are calculated.
Read MoreHong Kong Tax Filing Guide
Understanding salaries tax, personal allowances, and your annual IRD obligations
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Tax season doesn’t have to be confusing. With the right understanding of how salaries tax works in Hong Kong, you’ll find the process becomes straightforward and manageable every year.
”Financial Literacy Expert, Hong Kong
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Read MoreKey Tax Information Reference
Quick lookup guide for important Hong Kong tax filing information
Tax Component
Description
Key Details
Salaries Tax
Tax on employment income earned in Hong Kong
Progressive tax rates; applies to most employees
Basic Personal Allowance
Standard deduction available to all taxpayers
Amount varies by year; check current rates with IRD
Married Person’s Allowance
Additional allowance for married individuals
Available to both spouses; higher than basic allowance
Dependent Allowances
Deductions for supporting dependents
Includes children, disabled dependents, and elderly parents
Tax Return Filing Deadline
Annual submission deadline to IRD
Typically one month from notice of assessment date
Assessment Year
Tax year in Hong Kong
Runs from April 1 to March 31 of following year