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How much income tax does a salaried employee pay and what deductions apply?

According to the cited documentsSecondary sourceTo be confirmedTaxes

Rate up to Q300,000 of annual taxable income

5%

2026 guideLiving in Guatemala

Employment income earned under a contract of employment is taxed at 5% on annual taxable income up to Q300,000 and 7% on the excess. A single deduction of Q48,000 a year applies with no receipts required, and a credit for VAT paid (payroll credit) of up to Q12,000 a year. The employer acts as monthly withholding agent.

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  • Credit for VAT paid (payroll)

    Up to Q12,000 annually

    2026 guideLiving in Guatemala / declaracionsat.tax
  • Rate on the excess over Q300,0007%2026 guideLiving in Guatemala
  • Single personal deduction without receiptsQ48,000 annually2026 guideLiving in Guatemala / declaracionsat.tax

Sources

  • Living in Guatemala

    ISR asalariados, calculadora

    • Rate up to Q300,000 of annual taxable income
    • Rate on the excess over Q300,000
    livinginguatemala.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • declaracionsat.tax

    Salario y pago de ISR

    declaracionsat.taxAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source
  • America Audit

    Retención de ISR a trabajadores en relación de dependencia

    americaaudit.comAccessed Aug 19, 2026Go to the source