房东税冲上热搜，多地紧急辟谣

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the Housing Rental Regulations aims to address issues such as false listings and arbitrary deductions of deposits in the rental market, rather than introducing a new "landlord tax" [1][3][5]. Group 1: Housing Rental Regulations - The Housing Rental Regulations will take effect on September 15, marking the first administrative regulation specifically governing housing rental activities in China [1]. - The regulations include provisions for landlords to register rental contracts through housing rental management platforms, which has led to misconceptions about the introduction of a new tax [5][8]. Group 2: Misconceptions about "Landlord Tax" - The term "landlord tax" has gained attention, but experts clarify that it does not refer to a new tax but rather encompasses existing taxes related to rental income, such as value-added tax, property tax, and personal income tax [11]. - Many cities have long-standing tax rules for rental income, with Beijing and Shanghai applying a comprehensive tax rate of 2.5% for monthly rents not exceeding 100,000 yuan [11]. - In Chengdu, landlords who register their rental contracts on the local platform may benefit from a 0% tax rate, while those who do not may face reduced rates for various taxes [12]. Group 3: Tax Burden on Renters - Real estate agents indicate that landlords rarely pay taxes directly; instead, the tax burden often falls on renters, particularly when they require receipts for reimbursement [10][13]. - Renters can benefit from tax deductions based on registered rental contracts, potentially saving between 800 to 1,500 yuan monthly in personal income tax deductions [12].