How to us Tax Calculator Jamaica?

Paye calculator helps you to calculate what percentage of pay is liable to the tax
window and if you fall in the slot of Jamaica income tax threshold.

Income tax calculator Jamaica can calculate income and statutory pay on a
fortnightly and monthly basis. It will give your results after showing deductions
against education taxes, property taxes, Jamaica customs charges, and income
taxes. You just need to add working days and gross pay. Malta Salary
Calculator was also built on the same pattern to show the net and gross income.

Following the following steps to calculate tax calculator Jamaica.

Step 1 | Add Inputs

 Add input as per what you are being paid (weekly, fortnightly, monthly)
 In the column with the heading “amount” add your gross pay.
 In the column with the heading “basic pay” add your taxable income.

Step 2 | Add Deductions:

 Add gross deduction for ESOP Non-Taxable
 Add other deduction names and amounts in the “amount” column.

Step 3 | Get Outputs:

 Click to calculate your net pay. See if it matches your pay slip.

Tax Calculator Jamaica

However, it is better to know all the related terms before going for the
calculation. Here, we’re providing a list of Frequently Asked Questions related to
the term involved in Jamaica Tax and Salary Calculation.

FAQs
What is education tax?
In Jamaica, an education tax was introduced in 1983 to assist the ministry of
Education. Every employee, employer, and businessman pays for it. It is deducted
from your statutory pay on the 14th of each month. If anyone is not willing to
pay, he will be charged with a fine by the Resident Magistrate.
Who is exempted from the education tax in Jamaica?
Some of the employers are exempted as;
A company with more than 50% government share
Parish Council
Statutory authority
Universities
What does Statutory Income mean in Jamaica Taxes?
Statutory income is the other name for take-home income. It is the income you
can take after every kind of deduction under the income tax act.
What is take-home income?
It is the amount of money a person can take after all the necessary tax
deductions under the income tax act.
What is the taxable income in Jamaica?
It is the window of tax amount that is used to calculate tax. In Jamaica, if you are
earning $20,000, you will fall in the taxable window.
How much tax and natural insurance do I pay in
Jamaica?
You are liable to pay natural insurance if you earn more than 162 pounds a week.
If you do so, you are liable to pay 12% of your income.
How much income in Jamaica is tax free?
An annual threshold is set in Jamaica. An annual income of 1.5 million JMD is tax
free in Jamaica.