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CL Income Tax

Chilean income tax for self-employed individuals (trabajadores independientes / trabajadores a honorarios).

Applicable period 2025Written by the OpenAccountants team· Last updated Apr 13, 2026

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Key figures — Chile, 2025

Every figure is drawn from this Guide and cited to its source.

UTA reference unit

The IGC uses UTA (Unidad Tributaria Anual) as the reference unit. The December 2024 UTA was approximately CLP 807,528. Always verify at www.sii.cl.www.sii.cl

IGC formula

IGC = (Taxable Income in UTA x Rate) - Amount to Deduct in UTA, then convert to CLP

UTA month warning

WARNING: UTA values change monthly. Always use the December UTA of the tax year at www.sii.cl.www.sii.cl

IUSC description

The IUSC applies the same progressive rate structure as the IGC but on a monthly basis using UTM (Unidad Tributaria Mensual) instead of UTA. This is the payroll withholding tax for employed workers.Source: SII (sii.cl/valores_y_fechas/impuesto_2da_categoria/); cross-validated against grblasquiz/hacecuentas and efeoncepro/greenhouse-eo.

IUSC formula

IUSC = (Taxable base in UTM x Rate) - Deduction in UTM, then convert to CLP. Taxable base = Gross salary - AFP (10% + commission) - Health (7% Fonasa or Isapre %).

UTM 2026 value

CLP 66,500 (approx)www.sii.cl

SIS (Seguro de Invalidez y Sobrevivencia)

1.49%Superintendencia de Pensiones (spensiones.cl)

R-CL-1

Expense method unknownStop — gastos presuntos vs efectivos fundamentally changes computation

R-CL-2

Gastos efectivos claimed without documentationReject — SII requires facturas/boletas for all deductible expenses

R-CL-3

Client references RIF regimeStop — RIF does not exist in Chile; clarify regime

R-CL-4

Mixed employment + honorarios without breakdownFlag — both incomes aggregate in IGC; need separate figures

R-CL-5

Foreign-source income with treaty implicationsEscalate — Chile has extensive treaty network; requires analysis

T1-CL-1 — Gastos presuntos capped at 15 UTA

The 30% deemed expense deduction cannot exceed 15 UTA regardless of how high the gross income is. Always check the cap. Use the December UTA of the tax year.T1-CL-1

T1-CL-2 — Withholding rate is 14.5% for 2025

Boletas de honorarios issued in 2025 attract a 14.5% withholding. This covers both PPM (income tax advance) and cotizaciones previsionales. Do not use rates from other years.T1-CL-2

T1-CL-3 — PPM is a credit, not income reduction

The withholding on boletas (after cotizaciones are deducted) is a credit against the annual IGC. It does not reduce gross income. Excess PPM is refunded during Operación Renta.T1-CL-3

T1-CL-4 — Cotizaciones previsionales are mandatory

Under Ley 21.133, trabajadores a honorarios must contribute to AFP, salud, SIS, and ATEP. Cotizaciones are deducted from the boleta withholding before PPM is calculated. They are deductible from gross income for IGC purposes.T1-CL-4; Ley 21.133

T1-CL-5 — December UTA only for IGC computation

The IGC table uses the December UTA of the tax year. Never use January or any other month's UTA. Verify at www.sii.cl.T1-CL-5; www.sii.cl

T1-CL-6 — Tax payments are not deductible

PPM payments (Formulario 29) and annual tax payments (Formulario 22 balance) are credits against tax, not deductible expenses.T1-CL-6

Decreto Ley 824

Ley sobre Impuesto a la RentaDecreto Ley 824

Ley 21.133

Cotizaciones previsionales obligatorias para trabajadores independientesLey 21.133

Código Tributario

filing deadlines, penaltiesCódigo Tributario

Circular SII 67/2025

annual guidanceCircular SII 67/2025

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The full Guide

Chilean Income Tax — Trabajador Independiente / Honorarios (IGC) v2.0

Section 1 — Quick Reference

Impuesto Global Complementario (IGC) — Tax Year 2025 (Año Tributario 2025)

IGC table

Taxable Income (UTA)Approx CLP (at UTA 807,528)RateAmount to Deduct (UTA)
0 -- 13.5 UTA0 -- 10,901,628Exempt (0%)--
13.5 -- 30 UTA10,901,629 -- 24,225,8404%0.54 UTA
30 -- 50 UTA24,225,841 -- 40,376,4008%1.74 UTA
50 -- 70 UTA40,376,401 -- 56,526,96013.5%4.49 UTA
70 -- 90 UTA56,526,961 -- 72,677,52023%11.14 UTA
90 -- 120 UTA72,677,521 -- 96,903,36030.4%17.80 UTA
120 -- 310 UTA96,903,361 -- 250,333,68035%23.26 UTA
310+ UTA250,333,681+40%38.76 UTA
  • UTA reference unit — The IGC uses UTA (Unidad Tributaria Anual) as the reference unit. The December 2024 UTA was approximately CLP 807,528. Always verify at www.sii.cl. (www.sii.cl)
  • IGC formula — IGC = (Taxable Income in UTA x Rate) - Amount to Deduct in UTA, then convert to CLP
  • UTA month warning — WARNING: UTA values change monthly. Always use the December UTA of the tax year at www.sii.cl. (www.sii.cl)

Impuesto Único de Segunda Categoría (IUSC) — Monthly Withholding

  • IUSC description — The IUSC applies the same progressive rate structure as the IGC but on a monthly basis using UTM (Unidad Tributaria Mensual) instead of UTA. This is the payroll withholding tax for employed workers. (Source: SII (sii.cl/valores_y_fechas/impuesto_2da_categoria/); cross-validated against grblasquiz/hacecuentas and efeoncepro/greenhouse-eo.)

IUSC table (Source: SII (sii.cl/valores_y_fechas/impuesto_2da_categoria/); cross-validated against grblasquiz/hacecuentas and efeoncepro/greenhouse-eo.)

Taxable Income (UTM)RateDeduction (UTM)
0 — 13.5 UTMExempt (0%)—
13.5 — 30 UTM4%0.54 UTM
30 — 50 UTM8%1.74 UTM
50 — 70 UTM13.5%4.49 UTM
70 — 90 UTM23%11.14 UTM
90 — 120 UTM30.4%17.80 UTM
120 — 310 UTM35%23.26 UTM
310+ UTM40%38.76 UTM
  • IUSC formula — IUSC = (Taxable base in UTM x Rate) - Deduction in UTM, then convert to CLP. Taxable base = Gross salary - AFP (10% + commission) - Health (7% Fonasa or Isapre %).
  • UTM 2026 value — CLP 66,500 (approx) CLP (2026) (www.sii.cl)

AFP Commission Rates (2026)

AFP Commission Rates table (Source: Superintendencia de Pensiones (spensiones.cl); cross-validated against grblasquiz/hacecuentas.)

AFPCommissionTotal Worker Deduction (10% + commission)
Uno0.49%10.49%
Modelo0.58%10.58%
PlanVital1.16%11.16%
Habitat1.27%11.27%
Capital1.44%11.44%
Cuprum1.44%11.44%
ProVida1.45%11.45%
  • SIS (Seguro de Invalidez y Sobrevivencia) — 1.49% % (paid by employer, not deducted from salary) (Superintendencia de Pensiones (spensiones.cl))

Honorarios Withholding Rate Phase-In

Honorarios Withholding Rate Phase-In table

YearWithholding Rate
202413.75%
202514.5%
202615.25%
202716%
2028+17%

Gastos Presuntos (Deemed Expenses)

Gastos Presuntos table

RuleDetail
Rate30% of gross honorarios
Annual cap15 UTA (~CLP 12,112,920 at UTA 807,528)
DocumentationNo receipts required

Gastos Efectivos (Actual Expenses)

Gastos Efectivos table

RuleDetail
RateActual documented expenses
CapNo cap — must pass "necessary for income production" test
DocumentationFull receipts, facturas, boletas required

Cotizaciones Previsionales (Mandatory Social Security)

Cotizaciones Previsionales table

ContributionApproximate RateBase
AFP (pension)~11.5-12.5% (incl. commission)80% of gross honorarios
Salud (Fonasa 7% or Isapre)7% minimum80% of gross honorarios
SIS (disability/survivors)~1.85%80% of gross honorarios
ATEP (work accident)~0.93%80% of gross honorarios

Computation Structure

Computation Structure table

StepDescription
AHonorarios brutos (gross boleta income)
BLess: Cotizaciones previsionales obligatorias
CLess: Gastos (presuntos 30% capped at 15 UTA, or efectivos)
DRenta neta (A minus B minus C)
EAdd: Other income (employment, rental, dividends, interest)
FRenta neta global
GLess: APV Régimen A deduction (if applicable)
HBase imponible IGC
IApply IGC progressive table
JLess: PPM credit (withholdings on boletas)
KLess: Other credits (education, donations)
LTax due / (refund)

Conservative Defaults

Conservative Defaults table

SituationDefault Assumption
Gastos presuntos vs efectivos unclearSTOP — choice fundamentally changes computation
UTA value uncertainVerify December UTA at www.sii.cl
Withholding rate unknownUse 14.5% for 2025 boletas
Gastos efectivos without documentationReject — only documented expenses qualify
APV regime (A vs B) unclearDo NOT apply deduction — flag for reviewer
Cotizaciones not providedEstimate at standard rates on 80% gross; flag

Red Flag Thresholds

Red Flag Thresholds table

FlagThreshold
Gastos presuntos hit 15 UTA capCompare with gastos efectivos
No Formulario 29 payments (self-withholding)If boletas issued to individuals, self-withholding required
No cotizaciones paidVerify — mandatory under Ley 21.133
Single client > 80% of incomeEmployment relationship risk
UTA applied from wrong monthAlways use December UTA

Section 2 — Required Inputs + Refusal Catalogue

Required Inputs

Before computing Chilean IGC, collect:

  1. Type of independent work — trabajador a honorarios, empresario individual, sociedad
  2. Gross annual honorarios — total bruto from boletas issued
  3. Expense method — gastos efectivos or gastos presuntos
  4. Cotizaciones previsionales paid — AFP, salud, SIS, ATEP
  5. PPM withheld — withholding on boletas during the year
  6. Other income sources — employment, rental, dividends, interest
  7. APV contributions — Ahorro Previsional Voluntario (Régimen A or B)
  8. RUT — tax identification number
  9. Bank statements — 12 months of the fiscal year
  10. Prior-year Formulario 22 — for carryforward verification

Refusal Catalogue

Refusal Catalogue table

CodeSituationAction
R-CL-1Expense method unknownStop — gastos presuntos vs efectivos fundamentally changes computation
R-CL-2Gastos efectivos claimed without documentationReject — SII requires facturas/boletas for all deductible expenses
R-CL-3Client references RIF regimeStop — RIF does not exist in Chile; clarify regime
R-CL-4Mixed employment + honorarios without breakdownFlag — both incomes aggregate in IGC; need separate figures
R-CL-5Foreign-source income with treaty implicationsEscalate — Chile has extensive treaty network; requires analysis
  • R-CL-1 — Expense method unknown (Stop — gastos presuntos vs efectivos fundamentally changes computation)
  • R-CL-2 — Gastos efectivos claimed without documentation (Reject — SII requires facturas/boletas for all deductible expenses)
  • R-CL-3 — Client references RIF regime (Stop — RIF does not exist in Chile; clarify regime)
  • R-CL-4 — Mixed employment + honorarios without breakdown (Flag — both incomes aggregate in IGC; need separate figures)
  • R-CL-5 — Foreign-source income with treaty implications (Escalate — Chile has extensive treaty network; requires analysis)

Section 3 — Transaction Pattern Library

3.1 Income Patterns

Income Patterns table

#Narration PatternTax LineNotes
I-01TRANSFERENCIA DE [client] / TRF TEF [client]Gross income — honorariosStandard TEF (inter-bank transfer) from client
I-02ABONO TRANSFERENCIA [client]Gross income — honorariosGeneric bank credit from client
I-03MERCADOPAGO RETIRO / MERCADOPAGO DEPOSITOGross income — gross-upMercado Pago settlement; fee deductible
I-04STRIPE PAYOUT CLP / STRIPE PAYMENTSGross income — gross-upStripe payout; classify by payer country
I-05PAYPAL RETIRO / PAYPAL TRANSFERENCIAGross income — foreign source if from abroadPayPal withdrawal; flag FX conversion
I-06WEBPAY ABONO / TRANSBANK ABONOGross income — gross-upTransbank/Webpay card payment settlement
I-07BOLETA HONORARIOS [number]Gross income (cross-ref with SII)If narration references boleta number
I-08DEVOLUCIÓN SII / REINTEGRO RENTANOT income — tax refundOperación Renta refund
I-09INTERESES DEPÓSITO / RENDIMIENTO FONDOFinancial incomeInterest/fund returns; separate treatment
I-10ARRIENDOS COBRADOSRental incomeSeparate IGC category

3.2 Expense Patterns

Expense Patterns table

#Narration PatternTax LineNotes
E-01ARRIENDO OFICINA / ARRENDAMIENTO COMERCIALRent — deductible (gastos efectivos)Require factura/boleta
E-02ENEL CHILE / CGE / SAESA / CHILQUINTAElectricity — deductible (business proportion)Require boleta/factura
E-03ENTEL / MOVISTAR CHILE / CLARO CHILE / WOMPhone/internet — deductible (business %)Require boleta/factura
E-04VTR / GTD / TELSURInternet/TV — deductible (business %)Require factura
E-05ADOBE / MICROSOFT 365 / GOOGLE WORKSPACESoftware — deductibleProfessional tools
E-06CONTADOR / ESTUDIO CONTABLE / AUDITORAccounting fees — deductibleRequire boleta de honorarios
E-07LATAM AIRLINES / SKY AIRLINE / JETSMARTAir travel — deductible (business purpose)Document purpose
E-08HOTEL / BOOKING.COM / AIRBNBAccommodation — deductible (business travel)Business purpose required
E-09AFP [name] / COTIZACIÓN AFPPension contribution — deductibleMandatory cotización previsional
E-10FONASA / ISAPRE [name] / COTIZACIÓN SALUDHealth contribution — deductibleMandatory cotización
E-11PPM SII / FORMULARIO 29 / PAGO PROVISIONALTax prepayment — NOT deductibleCredit against annual IGC
E-12IMPUESTO RENTA / PAGO F22Annual tax payment — NOT deductibleTax payment
E-13COMBUSTIBLE / COPEC / SHELL / PETROBRASFuel — deductible (business proportion)Document business use
E-14INSUMOS OFICINA / LIBRERÍAOffice supplies — deductibleRequire boleta
E-15CAPACITACIÓN / CURSO / DIPLOMADOTraining — deductibleProfessional development
E-16COMISIÓN BANCARIA / MANTENCIÓN CUENTABank fees — deductibleBusiness account fees
E-17APV [fund name] / AHORRO PREVISIONALVoluntary pension — Régimen A or BRégimen A: deductible; B: not deductible but 15% state bonus

3.3 Bank Fees and Financial (Exclude)

Bank Fees and Financial table

PatternTreatmentNotes
BANCOESTADOEXCLUDE for bank chargesFinancial service
BCI, BANCO DE CRÉDITOEXCLUDE for bank chargesFinancial service
SANTANDER CHILEEXCLUDE for bank chargesFinancial service
BANCO DE CHILE, BCHILEEXCLUDE for bank chargesFinancial service
SCOTIABANK CHILEEXCLUDE for bank chargesFinancial service
MACH, TENPO, FINTUALEXCLUDE for fintech feesCheck for separate taxable items
INTERESES CRÉDITO, DIVIDENDO HIPOTECARIOEXCLUDELoan interest — not IGC deductible for self-employment

3.4 Government and Statutory (Exclude)

Government and Statutory table

PatternTreatmentNotes
SII, SERVICIO IMPUESTOS INTERNOSEXCLUDETax authority payment
TESORERÍA GENERALEXCLUDETreasury payment
MUNICIPALIDAD, PATENTE MUNICIPALEXCLUDEMunicipal licence (separate from IGC)

3.5 Internal Transfers and Exclusions

Internal Transfers and Exclusions table

PatternTreatmentNotes
TRASPASO ENTRE CUENTASEXCLUDEInternal movement
GIRO ATM, RETIRO EFECTIVOTIER 2 — askDefault exclude; ask purpose
CRÉDITO HIPOTECARIOEXCLUDEMortgage payment, out of scope

Section 4 — Worked Examples

Example 1 — BancoEstado (Santiago, IT Consultant — Gastos Presuntos)

Bank: BancoEstado statement Client: Pablo Muñoz, IT consultant, Santiago, trabajador a honorarios

Fecha;Descripción;Cargo;Abono;Saldo
05/01/2025;TRANSFERENCIA DE EMPRESA ALPHA SPA;;2.500.000;
15/01/2025;COMISIÓN MANTENCIÓN;3.500;;
10/02/2025;TRANSFERENCIA DE BETA TECH SPA;;1.800.000;
28/02/2025;COTIZACIÓN AFP HABITAT;185.000;;
15/03/2025;STRIPE PAYOUT CLP;;980.000;
31/03/2025;PPM FORMULARIO 29;145.000;;
20/04/2025;TRANSFERENCIA DE GAMMA LTDA;;3.200.000;
10/07/2025;ESTUDIO CONTABLE SILVA;250.000;;

Step 1 — Income Classification

All transfers from clients = gross honorarios. Annualised gross: CLP 25,000,000 (example). Withholding at 14.5%: CLP 3,625,000 withheld by corporate clients (PPM credit).

Step 2 — Gastos Presuntos

30% x CLP 25,000,000 = CLP 7,500,000. Cap = 15 UTA = CLP 12,112,920. Under cap — apply CLP 7,500,000.

Step 3 — Cotizaciones

Approx CLP 2,500,000 deducted from withholding for AFP + salud + SIS.

Step 4 — IGC Computation

Gross honorarios:        CLP 25,000,000
Less cotizaciones:       CLP  2,500,000
Less gastos presuntos:   CLP  7,500,000
Renta neta:              CLP 15,000,000

At UTA 807,528: CLP 15,000,000 = ~18.6 UTA IGC: first 13.5 UTA exempt. 13.5-18.6 UTA at 4%. Tax = (18.6 - 13.5) x 4% x 807,528 = 5.1 x 0.04 x 807,528 = ~CLP 164,736

PPM credit: CLP 3,625,000 - cotizaciones = ~CLP 1,125,000 remaining as PPM. Result: CLP 164,736 - CLP 1,125,000 = refund ~CLP 960,264

Example 2 — BCI (Valparaíso, Architect — Gastos Efectivos)

Bank: BCI statement Client: Sofía Araya, architect, Valparaíso, high expenses

Gross honorarios: CLP 45,000,000 Gastos efectivos (documented): studio rent CLP 7,200,000, software CLP 2,400,000, subcontractors CLP 8,000,000, travel CLP 1,800,000 = CLP 19,400,000

Compare: gastos presuntos = 30% x 45M = CLP 13,500,000 (capped at 15 UTA = CLP 12,112,920). Gastos efectivos (CLP 19,400,000) > presuntos cap (CLP 12,112,920) — use efectivos.

Renta neta: CLP 45,000,000 - cotizaciones - CLP 19,400,000 = ~CLP 21,100,000 IGC at higher brackets. PPM and cotizaciones as credits.

Example 3 — Santander Chile (Santiago, Low-Income Refund)

Bank: Santander Chile Client: Camila Rojas, translator, low income

Gross: CLP 8,000,000. Withholding 14.5% = CLP 1,160,000. After cotizaciones and gastos presuntos: renta neta below 13.5 UTA. IGC = CLP 0. Full PPM (after cotizaciones) refunded.

Example 4 — Banco de Chile (Concepción, Mixed Employment + Honorarios)

Bank: Banco de Chile Client: Andrés Soto, engineer, employed + freelance

Employment income: CLP 20,000,000 (employer withholds PAYE). Honorarios: CLP 15,000,000 (gastos presuntos).

Both aggregate in IGC. PPM from honorarios + PAYE from employment = total credits. Flag: mixed income requires careful coordination; verify employment tax withholding.

Example 5 — Banco BICE (Santiago, Gastos Presuntos Cap Hit)

Bank: Banco BICE Client: Roberto Díaz, consultant, high-income

Gross honorarios: CLP 60,000,000. Gastos presuntos: 30% x 60M = CLP 18,000,000. Cap = 15 UTA = CLP 12,112,920. Deduction = CLP 12,112,920 (capped). Compare with gastos efectivos — if actual expenses exceed CLP 12M, switch to efectivos.

Example 6 — Mach / Tenpo (Santiago, Digital Creator)

Bank: Mach (BCI digital wallet) / Tenpo Client: Valentina Pérez, digital creator, receives via Stripe and Transbank

Digital bank narrations: Transferencia recibida, Abono TEF Stripe: gross-up required for fee deduction. Total gross: CLP 18,000,000.

At ~22.3 UTA: IGC bracket 13.5-30 UTA at 4%. PPM credit likely covers entire tax. Probable refund.

Section 5 — Tier 1 Rules (Apply Directly)

  • T1-CL-1 — Gastos presuntos capped at 15 UTA — The 30% deemed expense deduction cannot exceed 15 UTA regardless of how high the gross income is. Always check the cap. Use the December UTA of the tax year. (T1-CL-1)
  • T1-CL-2 — Withholding rate is 14.5% for 2025 — Boletas de honorarios issued in 2025 attract a 14.5% withholding. This covers both PPM (income tax advance) and cotizaciones previsionales. Do not use rates from other years. (T1-CL-2)
  • T1-CL-3 — PPM is a credit, not income reduction — The withholding on boletas (after cotizaciones are deducted) is a credit against the annual IGC. It does not reduce gross income. Excess PPM is refunded during Operación Renta. (T1-CL-3)
  • T1-CL-4 — Cotizaciones previsionales are mandatory — Under Ley 21.133, trabajadores a honorarios must contribute to AFP, salud, SIS, and ATEP. Cotizaciones are deducted from the boleta withholding before PPM is calculated. They are deductible from gross income for IGC purposes. (T1-CL-4; Ley 21.133)
  • T1-CL-5 — December UTA only for IGC computation — The IGC table uses the December UTA of the tax year. Never use January or any other month's UTA. Verify at www.sii.cl. (T1-CL-5; www.sii.cl)
  • T1-CL-6 — Tax payments are not deductible — PPM payments (Formulario 29) and annual tax payments (Formulario 22 balance) are credits against tax, not deductible expenses. (T1-CL-6)

Section 6 — Tier 2 Catalogue (Reviewer Judgement Required)

Tier 2 Catalogue table

CodeSituationEscalation ReasonSuggested Treatment
T2-CL-1Gastos efectivos with partial documentationOnly documented expenses qualify; undocumented must be removedFlag — SII audit risk; reviewer must confirm documentation
T2-CL-2APV Régimen A vs Régimen B choiceOptimal regime depends on marginal IGC ratePresent both options; flag for reviewer
T2-CL-3Mixed employment and honorariosBoth incomes aggregate in IGC; PPM and PAYE are separate creditsFlag — confirm aggregation and credit coordination
T2-CL-4Cotizaciones opt-out claimWorkers may opt out only if covered by other source (employment)Verify eligibility under Ley 21.133 phase-in
T2-CL-5Foreign-source incomeChilean residents taxed on worldwide income after 3 yearsEscalate — treaty analysis may apply
T2-CL-6Capital gains from investmentsSeparate IGC treatment under art. 17 No. 8Flag — different rates and exemptions apply

Section 7 — Excel Working Paper Template

CHILEAN IGC WORKING PAPER (TRABAJADOR INDEPENDIENTE / HONORARIOS)
Taxpayer: _______________  RUT: _______________  FY: 2025 (Año Tributario 2025)

SECTION A — INCOME (HONORARIOS BRUTOS)
                                        CLP
Boletas de honorarios issued:          ___________
Platform payouts (grossed up):         ___________
Other Categoria B income:              ___________
TOTAL GROSS HONORARIOS                 ___________

SECTION B — COTIZACIONES PREVISIONALES
AFP pension:                           ___________
Salud (Fonasa/Isapre):                ___________
SIS + ATEP:                            ___________
TOTAL COTIZACIONES                     ___________

SECTION C — GASTOS
[ ] Gastos Presuntos: 30% x gross = ___________ (cap 15 UTA = ___________)
[ ] Gastos Efectivos:
  Office rent:                         ___________
  Utilities (business %):              ___________
  Phone/internet:                      ___________
  Software:                            ___________
  Accounting:                          ___________
  Travel:                              ___________
  Subcontractors:                      ___________
  Other documented:                    ___________
  TOTAL GASTOS EFECTIVOS:              ___________
Gastos applied (higher of presuntos or efectivos): ___________

SECTION D — RENTA NETA
Gross - cotizaciones - gastos          ___________

SECTION E — OTHER INCOME
Employment (if any):                   ___________
Rental:                                ___________
Financial:                             ___________
RENTA NETA GLOBAL                      ___________

SECTION F — APV DEDUCTION
Régimen A deduction (if applicable):   ___________
BASE IMPONIBLE IGC                     ___________

SECTION G — IGC COMPUTATION
UTA value (December of tax year):      ___________
Tax per IGC table:                     ___________

SECTION H — CREDITS
PPM withheld (from boletas):           (___________)
PAYE (if employed):                    (___________)
Education / donation credits:          (___________)
IGC BALANCE DUE / (REFUND)            ___________

SECTION I — REVIEWER FLAGS
[ ] Expense method confirmed (presuntos vs efectivos)?
[ ] Gastos presuntos cap checked (15 UTA)?
[ ] December UTA verified at www.sii.cl?
[ ] Withholding rate 14.5% confirmed for 2025?
[ ] Cotizaciones verified against receipts?
[ ] APV regime confirmed (A or B)?
[ ] Boletas electrónicas cross-checked with SII portal?
[ ] Mixed income properly aggregated (if applicable)?

Section 8 — Bank Statement Reading Guide

BancoEstado

  • Export: CSV/PDF from BancoEstado Online
  • Columns: Fecha;Descripción;Cargo;Abono;Saldo
  • Amount format: period thousands, comma decimal (e.g., 2.500.000)
  • Date: DD/MM/YYYY
  • Credits: TRANSFERENCIA DE [sender], ABONO TEF [sender]

BCI (Banco de Crédito e Inversiones)

  • Export: CSV from BCI En Línea
  • Columns: Fecha;Detalle;Cargo;Abono;Saldo
  • Standard Chilean format

Santander Chile

  • Export: CSV/PDF from Santander Online
  • Columns: Fecha;Descripción;Monto;Saldo
  • Positive = credit; negative = debit

Banco de Chile

  • Export: CSV/Excel from Mi Banco en Línea
  • Columns: Fecha;Descripción;Cargo;Abono;Saldo
  • TEF transfers: TRANSFERENCIA RECIBIDA [sender]

Scotiabank Chile

  • Export: CSV from Scotiabank Online
  • Standard format; Fecha;Movimiento;Cargo;Abono;Saldo

Banco BICE

  • Export: PDF/CSV from BICE Online
  • Standard Chilean bank format

Mach / Tenpo / Fintual (Digital)

  • Export: CSV/PDF from app
  • Simple format; credit/debit in columns or single column (positive/negative)
  • Mach (BCI): Transferencia recibida de [name]
  • Tenpo: Abono por transferencia

Transbank / Webpay Settlements

  • Appear in primary bank statement as TRANSBANK ABONO or WEBPAY LIQUIDACIÓN
  • Gross-up required — Transbank deducts commission before settlement
  • Cross-reference with Transbank merchant portal for gross amounts

Key Chilean Banking Notes

  • All amounts in CLP (Chilean pesos); period as thousands separator
  • TEF (Transferencia Electrónica de Fondos) is the standard inter-bank system
  • CuentaRUT (BancoEstado universal account) narrations may differ from full banking narrations

Section 9 — Onboarding Fallback

Expense method choice:

"Before I compute your IGC, I need to know whether you want to use gastos presuntos (deemed 30% deduction, no receipts needed, capped at 15 UTA) or gastos efectivos (actual documented expenses, no cap but requires full receipts). If your actual expenses exceed the presuntos cap (~CLP 12 million), gastos efectivos may save you tax. Which method would you like to use?"

Cotizaciones verification:

"Trabajadores a honorarios are required to make social security contributions (AFP, salud, SIS, ATEP) under Ley 21.133. These are deducted from your boleta withholding. Do you have records of cotizaciones paid? You can check at www.previred.com or your AFP's website."

PPM reconciliation:

"The boleta withholding (14.5% in 2025) covers both cotizaciones and PPM (income tax advance). After cotizaciones are deducted, the remaining amount is your PPM credit against the annual IGC. Do you have your Formulario 29 payment receipts for months where you self-withheld? I need to reconcile total PPM for the year."

APV regime:

"I see you may have voluntary pension contributions (APV). APV Régimen A deducts the contribution from taxable income now (taxed later on withdrawal). Régimen B gives no deduction now but provides a 15% state bonus. The optimal choice depends on your marginal IGC rate. Can you confirm which regime your APV is under?"

Section 10 — Reference Material

Key Legislation

  • Decreto Ley 824 — Ley sobre Impuesto a la Renta (Decreto Ley 824)
  • Ley 21.133 — Cotizaciones previsionales obligatorias para trabajadores independientes (Ley 21.133)
  • Código Tributario — filing deadlines, penalties (Código Tributario)
  • Circular SII 67/2025 — annual guidance (Circular SII 67/2025)

Filing Deadlines 2025 (Año Tributario 2025)

Filing Deadlines table

DeadlineEvent
April 1-30, 2025Operación Renta (Formulario 22)
12th of each monthFormulario 29 (monthly self-withholding, if applicable)
March 2025Declaraciones juradas (informational returns)
30-60 days after filingRefund payment by SII

Penalties

Penalties table

OffencePenalty
Late filing of F2210% of tax due + 2% per month (up to 30%)
Late paymentInterest at 1.5% per month
Failure to issue boleta50-500% of the boleta amount
Incorrect return5-20% of tax difference
Tax evasion50-300% of evaded tax + criminal prosecution

Record Keeping

  • Minimum retention: 6 years from the tax year
  • Boletas electrónicas maintained on SII portal
  • All supporting documents (facturas, boletas, contracts, bank statements)

Useful References

  • SII Portal: www.sii.cl
  • Operación Renta: www.sii.cl/renta
  • Previred (cotizaciones): www.previred.com
  • UTA values: www.sii.cl/valores_702/utm_uta_702.html

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