Compute tax on interest income: T = interest × rate.
由利息所得与适用税率计算代扣税。
| Item | Formula / Rule | Source / Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Computation | Tax = interest × 20%, treated as interest, dividend and bonus income | Individual Income Tax Law of the PRC, Art. 3 |
| Exempt cases | Savings deposit interest has been exempt since 9 October 2008, and treasury bond interest is exempt | Individual Income Tax Law of the PRC, Art. 4 |
| Withholding | The paying institution withholds per payment, so no separate filing is needed | Individual Income Tax Law of the PRC, Art. 9 |