房东税冲上热搜，多地紧急辟谣

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "Housing Rental Regulations" on September 15 aims to address issues such as false listings and arbitrary deposit deductions in the rental market, but the concept of a "landlord tax" is being misinterpreted and does not represent a new tax burden for landlords [1][3][5]. Group 1: Housing Rental Regulations - The "Housing Rental Regulations" is the first administrative regulation specifically governing housing rental activities in China, set to take effect on September 15 [1]. - The regulations include provisions for landlords to register rental contracts with local property management departments through housing rental management platforms [4]. Group 2: Misconceptions about Landlord Tax - Discussions around the "landlord tax" have gained traction, but experts clarify that the regulations do not equate to a new tax; rather, they aim to standardize the tax process [3][8]. - The term "landlord tax" is a misnomer for existing taxes related to rental income, which include value-added tax, property tax, and personal income tax, rather than a new tax category [11]. Group 3: Tax Rates and Regulations - In cities like Beijing and Shanghai, the comprehensive tax rate for personal rental income under 100,000 yuan per month is 2.5% [11]. - In Chengdu, if a rental contract is registered on the local platform, the comprehensive tax rate can be as low as 0%, with various exemptions and reductions applicable [12]. - The overall tax burden for landlords is significantly lower than the rumored rates of 20%-30%, with potential tax deductions available for tenants [12].