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Tanzania Tax Tables 2020 - Tax Rates and Thresholds in Tanzania

This page contains the tax table information used for the calculation of tax and payroll deductions in Tanzania in 2020. These tax tables are used for the tax and payroll calculators published on iCalculator™ TZ, these tools are provided for your free use on our website. If you would like additional tax table information added to the tax calculators for Tanzania or would like to add to or suggest amendments to the information herein then please contact us.

Tanzania Personal Income Tax Tables in 2020

The Income tax rates and personal allowances in Tanzania are updated annually with new tax tables published for Resident and Non-resident taxpayers. The Tax tables below include the tax rates, thresholds and allowances included in the Tanzania Tax Calculator 2020.

Tanzania Residents Income Tax Tables in 2020
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
0%Income from $ 0.000.00to $ 2,040,000.00
9%Income from $ 2,040,000.01 to $ 4,320,000.00
20%Income from $ 4,320,000.01 to $ 6,480,000.00
25%Income from $ 6,480,000.01 to $ 8,640,000.00
30%Income from $ 8,640,000.01 and above
Tanzania Non-residents Income Tax Tables in 2020
Personal Income Tax Rates and Thresholds (Annual)
Tax RateTaxable Income Threshold
15%Flat rate on all taxable income

In Tanzania, social security contributions made by employees are deductible from their gross income for the purpose of calculating taxable income. This means that the amounts paid by employees towards social security schemes, such as retirement benefits and health insurance, can be subtracted from their gross earnings before income tax is computed. This provision helps to lower the taxable income of employees, potentially reducing their overall tax liability and ensuring that their contributions towards social security are not taxed.

Tanzania Social Security and Payroll Deduction Rates in 2020

In Tanzania, the social security system is structured to provide various benefits to employees, including retirement, health insurance, and compensation for work-related injuries. Both employees and employers contribute to these social security schemes, which are managed by different funds designed to cover specific aspects of social welfare and protection. The contributions are mandatory, and the rates are defined by law, varying for different segments of the workforce.

Tanzania Social Security in 2020: Rates for Employers and Employees
CategoryEmployeeEmployerTotal
National Social Security Fund (NSSF)10%10%20%
Skills and development levy (SDL)0%3.5%3.5%
Workers compensation fund tariff0%0.5%0.5%
Tanzania Social Security and Payroll Deduction in 2020: Earnings Thresholds for Employers and Employees
CategoryEmployeeEmployer
Min.Max.Min.Max.
National Social Security Fund (NSSF)n/an/an/an/a
Skills and development levy (SDL)n/an/an/an/a
Workers compensation fund tariffn/an/an/an/a

Tanzania VAT Rates in 2020

VAT rates for Tanzania are reviewed annually, you can use the VAT Calculator to calculate VAT due in Tanzania or use the Reverse VAT Calculator to calculate the net cost of goods/services after deducting VAT.

Tanzania VAT Rates
VAT RateVAT Description
18%Standard Rate

Historic Tax Tables supported for Tanzania

The following tax tables are supported by iCalculator™ TZ as part of the suite of free tax tools we provide for Tanzania.