- 8 Marks
Question
You are required to explain how the following are taxed in accordance with the Income Tax Act, 2016 (Act 896):
i) Part-time teaching/lecturing
ii) Part-time employment
iii) Temporary employment
iv) Casual worker
Answer
i) Part-time Teaching/Lecturing:
- Payment for part-time teaching, lecturing, examining, invigilating, or supervising an examination is subject to a final withholding tax of 10%.
(2 marks)
ii) Part-time Employment (Other than Teaching/Lecturing):
- Part-time employment, other than teaching or lecturing, is taxed as follows:
- For resident individuals, income from part-time employment is subject to withholding tax at the rate of 10% on account.
- For non-resident individuals, part-time employment income is subject to a final withholding tax at the rate of 20%.
(2 marks)
iii) Temporary Employment:
- Income from temporary employment is treated as employment income and taxed using the graduated income tax scale under the first schedule.
(2 marks)
iv) Casual Worker:
- Payments made to casual workers are subject to a final withholding tax at the rate of 5% on the gross income paid.
(2 marks)
- Topic: Income Tax Liabilities
- Series: MAR 2023
- Uploader: Kwame Aikins