Tanzania Tax Calculator (2026)
Income tax rates and take-home pay for Tanzania
Tanzania Income Tax Brackets (2025)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 3,240,000 TZS | TZS 0 - TZS 3,240,000 | 0.0% |
| 3,240,001 to 6,240,000 TZS | TZS 3,240,000 - TZS 6,240,000 | 8.0% |
| 6,240,001 to 9,120,000 TZS | TZS 6,240,000 - TZS 9,120,000 | 20.0% |
| 9,120,001 to 12,000,000 TZS | TZS 9,120,000 - TZS 12,000,000 | 25.0% |
| 12,000,001 TZS and above | TZS 12,000,000+ | 30.0% |
National Social Security Fund (NSSF)
| Bracket | Income Range | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Employee contribution | TZS 0+ | 10.0% |
Key Facts
Tax Year
2025
Currency
TZS
Top Rate
30.0%
Brackets
5 brackets
Tax-Free Threshold
TZS 3,240,000
Social Contributions
1 item
Assumptions
- · Model represents a resident individual employee.
- · Tax brackets are provided on a monthly basis in the source; converted to annual by multiplying by 12.
- · NSSF employee contribution is 10% of remuneration (employer recovers up to 10% from employee); this is deductible from taxable income.
- · No personal allowance is available in Tanzania.
- · Non-resident rates and final withholding taxes excluded; model focuses on resident employee.
- · Employer-side costs (SDL, workers compensation fund tariff) are excluded as they do not affect employee take-home pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much income tax do I pay in Tanzania if I earn 5 million TZS per year?
If you earn 5 million TZS annually, the first 3,240,000 TZS is tax-free, and the remaining 1,760,000 TZS is taxed at 8%, resulting in 140,800 TZS in income tax. After accounting for your 10% NSSF contribution (500,000 TZS), your total deductions would be 640,800 TZS, leaving you with approximately 4,359,200 TZS in take-home pay.
What is the NSSF contribution in Tanzania and is it deductible from my taxable income?
The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) requires employees to contribute 10% of their gross income, and this contribution is fully deductible from your taxable income before income tax is calculated. This means your NSSF payment reduces the amount of income subject to tax, providing some tax relief.
Does Tanzania have a personal allowance or tax-free threshold?
Tanzania does not offer a personal allowance, but it does have a tax-free threshold: the first 3,240,000 TZS of annual income is not subject to income tax. Once your income exceeds this threshold, you move into the progressive tax bracket system.
What are the income tax brackets in Tanzania?
Tanzania uses a 5-tier progressive tax system: 0% on income up to 3,240,000 TZS, 8% from 3,240,001 to 6,240,000 TZS, 20% from 6,240,001 to 9,120,000 TZS, 25% from 9,120,001 to 12,000,000 TZS, and 30% on income above 12,000,000 TZS. The brackets apply to annual income for resident employees.
Are there regional or state-level income taxes in Tanzania?
The tax data for Tanzania provided here represents the national income tax system for resident individual employees, with no additional subnational or regional income taxes. This means the tax rates and brackets apply uniformly across the country.
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