Core Viewpoint - The article outlines the tax regulations and incentives for individuals renting out residential properties in China, highlighting various tax types and their applicable rates, as well as temporary reductions in certain taxes from 2022 to 2027 [4][5][12]. Tax Regulations Summary - **Value-Added Tax (VAT)**: Individuals renting out residential properties are subject to a reduced VAT rate of 1.5% instead of the standard 5%. If the monthly rental income does not exceed 100,000 yuan, they can issue a regular invoice to be exempt from VAT [4]. - **Additional Taxes**: The urban maintenance and construction tax, education fee surcharge, and local education surcharge are levied at 7%, 3%, and 2% respectively on the actual VAT paid. From January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2027, these taxes are halved for individuals renting out properties [5]. - **Individual Income Tax**: Since January 1, 2001, the income from renting residential properties at market prices is taxed at a reduced rate of 10%. Deductions allowed before calculating the income tax include taxes paid during the rental process, rent paid to the landlord, repair costs, and other deductible expenses as per tax law [6][7][8][9][10]. - **Stamp Duty**: There is no stamp duty on rental contracts for individuals renting or leasing residential properties [11]. - **Urban Land Use Tax**: Individuals renting out residential properties are exempt from urban land use tax [12]. - **Property Tax**: A property tax of 4% is applied to individuals renting out residential properties, with a temporary reduction of this tax by half from January 1, 2022, to December 31, 2027 [12].