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Inland Revenue Ordinance

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The Inland Revenue Ordinance is one of Hong Kong's Ordinances. It regulates the inland revenue of Hong Kong.

Contents

Interpretation

IRO Section.2 Interpretation of some terms using in the ordinance.

Property tax

IRO Section.5 Charge of property tax

IRO Section.5B Ascertainment of assessable value

IRO Section.7C Rental Bad debts (irrecoverable & recovered)

Salaries tax

IRO Section.8 Charge of salaries tax

IRO Section.9 Definition of income from employment

Profit tax

IRD Rules 5 Charge of Profit tax in respect of non-resident

IRO Section.14 Charge of profits tax

IRO Section.15 Certain amounts deemed trading receipts

IRO Section.16 Ascertainment of chargeable profits

IRO Section.17 Deductions not allowed

Tax computation

IRO Section.18 Basis for computing profits

IRO Section.18F Adjustment of assessable profits

IRO Section.19 Treatment of losses

IRO Section.20 Liability of certain non-resident persons

IRO Section.20A Consignment Tax

IRO Section.22 Assessment of partnerships

IRO Section.24 Clubs, trade associations, etc.

IRO Section.25 Deduction of property tax from profits tax

  • Any person's HK property tax payable can be set off by the same HK profit tax payable.
  • IRO Section.26A Exclusion of certain profits from tax

    IRO Section.26B Concessionary deductions, general provisions

    IRO Section.26C Approved charitable donations

    IRO Section.26D Elderly residential care expenses

    IRO Section.26E Home loan interest

    IRO Section.26G Contributions to recognized retirement schemes

    IRO Section.27 Allowances, general provisions

    IRO Section.28 Basic allowance

    IRO Section.29 Married person's allowance

    IRO Section.30 Dependent parent allowance

    IRO Section.31 Child allowance

    IRO Section.32 Single parent allowance

    IRO Section.34 Initial and annual allowances, industrial buildings and structures

    IRO Section.35 Balancing allowances and charges, buildings and structures

    IRO Section.37 Initial and annual allowances, machinery or plant

    IRO Section.38 Balancing allowances and charges, machinery or plant

    IRO Section.41 Election for personal assessment

    Tax administration

    IRO Section.51 Returns and information to be furnished

    IRO Section.51C Business records to be kept

    IRO Section.51D Rent records to be kept

    IRO Section.56A Joint owners and co-owners

    IRO Section.88 Exemption of charitable bodies

    IRO Section.88A Advance rulings

    References

    Inland Revenue Ordinance Wikipedia