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SSF — employee contribution rate
11% of basic remuneration (deducted)Contribution Based Social Security Act 2074 (Pioneer Law/HajirHR)
SSF — employer contribution rate
20% of basic remunerationContribution Based Social Security Act 2074
SSF — total contribution rate
31%Pioneer Law; HajirHR
Employer 20% composition
PF 10% + Gratuity 8.33% + Additional 1.67%SSF (verify composition)
Employee 11% internal split
10% Provident Fund + 1% Medical Insurance Scheme (Medical & Dependent Health Protection Scheme under SSF)SSF Directive 2075
SSF-liable 'basic remuneration' composition
Basic Salary + Dearness Allowance (Gross salary excluding overtime/allowances)Labour Act 2074 s. 2 / SSF Act 2074
Salary income tax withholding
Withheld monthly per resident-individual slabs (see Income Tax tab)Income Tax Act 2058 Sch.1
SSF contributor & the 1% SST exemption
An SSF contributor is exempt from the 1% income-tax SST first-band levyIncome Tax Act 2058 (PKF)
Remittance / return due dates
SSF: Within 15 days of month-end; Salary TDS: Within 25 days of month-endSSF Act 2074 / Income Tax Act 2058
Maximum Approved Retirement Deduction
Actual contribution, 1/3rd of assessable income, or NPR 500,000 (whichever is lower)Income Tax Act 2058 s. 63
Remote Area Allowance Deduction
Up to NPR 50,000 depending on the remote category (Class A to E)Income Tax Act 2058 Sch. 1
Resident
Present in Nepal for 183 days or more in a 365-day period, or whose normal place of abode is Nepal. Residents are taxed on the progressive slabs below.Income Tax Act 2058; PKF FY 2082/83 booklet.
Non-resident
Anyone else; taxed at a flat rate on Nepal-source income (see Section 4).Income Tax Act 2058; PKF FY 2082/83 booklet.
Top two rates surcharge structure
36% = 30% + 20% surcharge; 39% = 30% + 30% surchargePKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2
1% first-band Social Security Tax
The 1% on the first band is a Social Security Tax deposited to a separate revenue account (code 11211). It is NOT levied if the taxpayer is: a sole proprietor, or on pension income, or contributing to the Social Security Fund (SSF). For SSF-enrolled employees the first-band rate is effectively 0% — the 1% is replaced by the SSF contribution.PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2 footnotes
Practical rule for employees
if the employer is SSF-registered and the employee is enrolled, drop the 1% on the first band; otherwise apply the 1%.PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2 footnotes
No slab/credit benefit
Non-residents receive no slab benefit and no female/medical credits on employment income.PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.3
Employee 11% deducted from pay
Employee 11% is deducted from pay.Social Security Act 2074; SSF, https://www.ssf.gov.np
Employer 20% is added cost
Employer 20% is an employer cost on top of gross.Social Security Act 2074; SSF, https://www.ssf.gov.np
Basic salary under SSF
"Basic salary" under the SSF scheme is conventionally basic + dearness allowance; many employers define basic as a fixed portion of gross.Social Security Act 2074; SSF, https://www.ssf.gov.np; Lockton, https://global.lockton.com/us/en/news-insights/nepal-introduces-mandatory-social-security-contribution.
SSF subsumption
Under SSF these are subsumed into the 20% employer / 11% employee SSF contribution. Most private employers have migrated to SSF, which is mandatory (see Section 7).Labour Act 2074
PAN (Permanent Account Number)
Employers and all persons with taxable income must register for PAN at the local Inland Revenue Office. PAN must be quoted on tax documents.Income Tax Act 2058; infinitynp.com income-tax guide.
SSF registration threshold
SSF registration is mandatory for ALL private-sector employers with one or more employees — no minimum-size threshold (Section 5, Social Security Act 2074). Employers list the establishment, then enrol employees within 3 months of the employer's listing.Social Security Act 2074; Lockton, https://global.lockton.com/us/en/news-insights/nepal-introduces-mandatory-social-security-contribution.
Tier 1 rules
1. Resident salary tax is progressive marginal — apply each slice at its own rate (single or married-couple table). 2. The 1% first band is levied unless the employee contributes to the SSF (then 0%) — also waived for sole proprietors and pension income. 3. Married-couple thresholds apply only on a confirmed couple election; otherwise use the single table. 4. SSF = 31% of basic salary: 20% employer + 11% employee. Employee 11% is deducted; employer 20% is an added cost. 5. SSF is mandatory at ≥1 employee — no size threshold. 6. Female tax credit = 10% of the tax liability, only for a female with remuneration-only income. 7. Deductions are capped: retirement fund (lower of 1/3 income / 500,000 / actual), life insurance 40,000, health insurance 20,000, building insurance 5,000, remote-area up to 50,000. 8. Non-resident employment income is a flat 25%, no slabs or credits. 9. eTDS and SSF are due within 25 days of the Nepali month-end. 10. A natural person with taxable income over NPR 4,000,000 must file an annual return (Section 96), even on remuneration-only income.
Annual income tax formula (col G, SINGLE)
=IF(E<=500000, E*F, IF(E<=700000, 500000*F + (E-500000)*10%, IF(E<=1000000, 500000*F + 20000 + (E-700000)*20%, IF(E<=2000000, 500000*F + 80000 + (E-1000000)*30%, IF(E<=5000000, 500000*F + 380000 + (E-2000000)*36%, 500000*F + 1460000 + (E-5000000)*39%)))))
Single 1% first-band ceiling
NPR 500,000PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2
Married 1% first-band ceiling
NPR 600,000PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2
Top marginal rate
39% over NPR 5,000,000PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2
1% first-band carve-out
0% if SSF-enrolled / sole prop / pensionPKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2
Retirement fund deduction cap
lower of 1/3 income / 500,000 / actualPKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2
Life / health / building insurance caps
40,000 / 20,000 / 5,000PKF FY 2082/83 booklet pp.2--3
Remote-area allowance
up to 50,000 (A--E)PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.3
Female tax credit
10% of tax liability (remuneration-only)PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.3
Non-resident employment income
25% flatPKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.3
SSF total / employer / employee
31% / 20% / 11%Social Security Act 2074; SSF; Lockton
SSF per-scheme split
[RESEARCH GAP — verify with SSF]secondary (conflicting)
SSF salary ceiling
NPR 350,000/mo [RESEARCH GAP — verify with SSF]secondary
Provident Fund (non-SSF)
10% + 10% of basicLabour Act 2074
Gratuity (non-SSF)
8.33% of basicLabour Act 2074
Monthly minimum wage
NPR 19,550 (basic 12,170 + dearness 7,380)Nepal Gazette 21 Jul 2025; wageindicator.org
eTDS deadline
within 25 days of month-endunionnepal.com; estartupnepal.com
SSF deadline
within 25 days [RESEARCH GAP — corroborate]secondary (lawsagar.com)
Annual return deadline
Ashoj end (~mid-Oct)taxconsultantnepal.com; IRD
Mandatory return threshold
taxable income over NPR 4,000,000PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.3 (Sec. 96)
TDS late-filing penalty
NPR 100/day, cap 5,000 + 2.5% p.a. [RESEARCH GAP]unionnepal.com
TDS late-deposit interest
15% p.a. + 1.5%/month [RESEARCH GAP]unionnepal.com
SSF late penalty
2× unpaid + 10% p.a. interestSocial Security Act 2074 (secondary)
Married-couple thresholds default
NEVER apply the married-couple thresholds without a confirmed couple election — default to single.PROHIBITIONS section
1% first-band SSF drop condition
NEVER drop the 1% first-band Social Security Tax unless the employee actually contributes to the SSF (or is a sole proprietor / on pension income).PROHIBITIONS section
Non-resident flat rate enforcement
NEVER apply resident slabs or credits to a non-resident — non-resident employment income is a flat 25%.PROHIBITIONS section
SSF applies regardless of employer size
NEVER skip SSF because an employer is small — it applies at ≥1 employee, no threshold.PROHIBITIONS section
Employer SSF contribution required
NEVER deduct only 11% as 'the SSF' and forget the 20% employer contribution on top.PROHIBITIONS section
Female tax credit eligibility
NEVER claim the female tax credit unless the employee is female with remuneration-only income.PROHIBITIONS section
Deduction caps enforcement
NEVER exceed the statutory deduction caps (retirement / insurance / remote-area).PROHIBITIONS section
SSF salary ceiling / scheme split flag
NEVER rely on the unverified SSF salary ceiling or a per-scheme SSF split without flagging the RESEARCH GAP and confirming with the SSF.PROHIBITIONS section
25-day deadline enforcement
NEVER miss the 25-day eTDS or SSF deadlines — penalties and interest apply.PROHIBITIONS section
Estimated output labeling
NEVER present payroll computations as definitive — always label as estimated and direct to a licensed Nepali chartered accountant / registered auditor.PROHIBITIONS section
Rendered from the canonical facts model. General reference only — confirm with a qualified professional before acting.
Tier 2 (research-verified). NOT yet signed off by a licensed Nepali chartered accountant or registered auditor. Tax slabs, deductions and non-resident rates are corroborated by PKF T R Upadhya & Co. (PKF Global member firm) Tax Rates booklet FY 2082/83 and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD). SSF figures (31% total, 20%/11% split) are well-corroborated; the SSF scheme-by-scheme sub-split, the SSF salary ceiling, and exact statutory penalty percentages are flagged as RESEARCH GAPS below. Treat every output as an estimate pending professional review.
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Quick Reference
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Country | Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal |
| Currency | Nepalese Rupee (NPR / Rs) |
| Standard pay frequency | Monthly |
| Fiscal / tax year | Mid-July to mid-July (Shrawan 1 -- Ashad end). Current: FY 2082/83 (2025/26) |
| Salary tax system | TDS / PAYE -- progressive monthly withholding on annualised salary; reconciled at year-end |
| Tax authority | Inland Revenue Department (IRD), https://ird.gov.np |
| Social security authority | Social Security Fund (SSF), https://www.ssf.gov.np |
| Labour authority | Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security (minimum wage via Nepal Gazette) |
| Key legislation | Income Tax Act 2058 (2002); Contribution Based Social Security Act 2074 (2017) and Social Security Regulations 2075; Labour Act 2074 |
| eTDS deadline | Within 25 days of the end of each Nepali month |
| SSF deadline | Within 25 days of month-end (extended from 15 days by a July 2025 amendment) — see RESEARCH GAP |
| Validated by | Pending -- requires sign-off by a licensed Nepali chartered accountant / registered auditor |
| Skill version | 0.1 |
Nepal levies a progressive personal income tax on resident natural persons, collected by the employer as monthly TDS (PAYE) and reconciled annually. The slab thresholds depend on whether the employee elects single or married-couple status. (Source: PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2, https://pkf.trunco.com.np/files/publications/1748841198_Tax%20Rates%202082-83_Final_250601_213028.pdf)
The employer annualises the employee's taxable salary, applies the progressive slab table, divides by 12, and withholds monthly TDS. The slabs are identical for FY 2081/82 and FY 2082/83 (confirmed side-by-side in PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2).
Resident slabs — SINGLE individual (FY 2082/83, also FY 2081/82) (PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2)
| Taxable income (NPR) | Marginal rate | Tax on slice (NPR) | Cumulative tax at top of band (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 500,000 | 1% (Social Security Tax) | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Next 200,000 (500,001 -- 700,000) | 10% | 20,000 | 25,000 |
| Next 300,000 (700,001 -- 1,000,000) | 20% | 60,000 | 85,000 |
| Next 1,000,000 (1,000,001 -- 2,000,000) | 30% | 300,000 | 385,000 |
| Next 3,000,000 (2,000,001 -- 5,000,000) | 36% | 1,080,000 | 1,465,000 |
| Above 5,000,000 | 39% | -- | -- |
500,000×1% = 5,000; +200,000×10% = 25,000; +300,000×20% = 85,000; +1,000,000×30% = 385,000; +3,000,000×36% = 1,465,000. All reconcile to the cumulative column.
Resident slabs — MARRIED couple (electing couple status) (PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2)
| Taxable income (NPR) | Marginal rate | Tax on slice (NPR) | Cumulative tax at top of band (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 600,000 | 1% (Social Security Tax) | 6,000 | 6,000 |
| Next 200,000 (600,001 -- 800,000) | 10% | 20,000 | 26,000 |
| Next 300,000 (800,001 -- 1,100,000) | 20% | 60,000 | 86,000 |
| Next 900,000 (1,100,001 -- 2,000,000) | 30% | 270,000 | 356,000 |
| Next 3,000,000 (2,000,001 -- 5,000,000) | 36% | 1,080,000 | 1,436,000 |
| Above 5,000,000 | 39% | -- | -- |
600,000×1% = 6,000; +200,000×10% = 26,000; +300,000×20% = 86,000; +900,000×30% = 356,000; +3,000,000×36% = 1,436,000. All reconcile.
the couple's first band is Rs 600,000 (vs Rs 500,000 for single), so the 30% band runs from 1,100,001 to 2,000,000 = a 900,000 slice (not 1,000,000). (Source: PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2.)
Deductions (PKF FY 2082/83 booklet pp.2--3)
| Item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Retirement fund contribution deduction | Lower of 1/3 of taxable income, NPR 500,000, or actual contribution (EPF 2019 / CIT 2047 / SSF 2074 / Retirement Fund Act 2075 funds only) |
| Life insurance premium | Lower of actual or NPR 40,000 |
| Medical (health) insurance | Lower of actual or NPR 20,000 |
| Private building insurance | Lower of actual or NPR 5,000 |
| Remote Area Allowance | Up to NPR 50,000 (Area A 50,000 / B 40,000 / C 30,000 / D 20,000 / E 10,000) |
| Pension income (additional) | 25% of first-band amount or actual pension, whichever lower |
| Incapacitated person (additional) | 50% of first-band amount or actual, whichever lower |
| Foreign diplomatic mission staff of Nepal | Only 25% of foreign allowances included in income |
Credits (PKF FY 2082/83 booklet pp.2--3)
| Credit | Amount |
|---|---|
| Female Tax Credit | 10% credit on the tax liability for a female natural person whose only income is remuneration |
| Medical Tax Credit | At least the lower of NPR 1,500, 15% of medical expenses (plus carry-forward), or actual liability |
Non-Resident Rates (PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.3)
| Transaction | Rate |
|---|---|
| Normal transactions / employment income | 25% flat |
| Shipping / air transport / telecom, postage, satellite, optical fibre | 5% |
| Shipping / air transport / telecom within Nepal territory | 2% |
| Repatriation of profit by Foreign Permanent Establishment | 5% |
Governed by the Contribution Based Social Security Act 2074 (2017) and Social Security Regulations 2075, administered by the SSF.
Contribution rates (of basic salary)
| Component | Total | Employer | Employee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Security Fund | 31% | 20% | 11% |
Employer 20% + Employee 11% = 31% total. Reconciles.
The 31% funds four schemes: (1) Medical treatment, health & maternity; (2) Accident & disability; (3) Dependent family (survivor) protection; (4) Old-age protection (pension or lump sum).
[RESEARCH GAP — reviewer to confirm against ssf.gov.np scheme circulars.] Two conflicting breakdowns appear in secondary legal summaries (e.g. medical ~1% vs ~3.22%; old-age ~28.33% vs ~26.11%). The 31% total and the 20% / 11% split are authoritative; the internal allocation is not. Do not rely on a per-scheme split for payroll — only the aggregate 31% drives the cash deduction.
Multiple secondary sources report the SSF maximum monthly contributory salary ceiling raised from NPR 300,000 to NPR 350,000/month effective FY 2082/83 (2025/26). [RESEARCH GAP — could not be confirmed directly from ssf.gov.np; reviewer to verify before applying a cap.] (Source: secondary — lawsagar.com, kumarijob.com SSF guides.)
For employers not under SSF, the Labour Act 2074 baseline applies:
Provident Fund and Gratuity table (Labour Act 2074)
| Item | Employee | Employer |
|---|---|---|
| Provident Fund | 10% of basic | 10% of basic |
| Gratuity | -- | 8.33% of basic |
Monthly TDS / eTDS (IRD) (unionnepal.com TDS guide, https://www.unionnepal.com/tds-in-nepal; estartupnepal.com.)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly (per Nepali calendar month) |
| Deadline | Deposit TDS and file the eTDS return within 25 days of month-end (e.g. Shrawan TDS due by Bhadra 25) |
| Channel | IRD eTDS system (mandatory for all withholding agents) |
Monthly SSF contribution (secondary — lawsagar.com SSF employer guide.)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Frequency | Monthly |
| Deadline | Within 25 days of month-end (extended from 15 days by a July 2025 amendment) — [RESEARCH GAP — corroborate against SSF/Gazette primary source] |
| Channel | SSF online system |
Annual income tax return (taxconsultantnepal.com; IRD D-01 form https://ird.gov.np/public/pdf/53922457.pdf; PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.3; estartupnepal.com.)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Deadline | Within 3 months of fiscal year-end → Ashoj end (~mid-October) (e.g. FY 2081/82 extended to 25 Ashoj 2082); a further 3-month extension to Poush end (~mid-January) may be granted on application |
| Forms | D-01 (self-assessment / presumptive small taxpayer); D-02; D-03 (companies and firms with turnover over Rs 10m / Rs 1 crore) |
| Employee filing | Not required if the only income is remuneration fully withheld at source — except a natural person with taxable income over NPR 4,000,000 must file under Section 96 |
TDS / income tax (Income Tax Act 2058) (unionnepal.com; estartupnepal.com.)
| Trigger | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Late eTDS return filing | NPR 100 per day, capped at NPR 5,000; plus 2.5% per annum for failing to file even after depositing |
| Late deposit of deducted TDS | Interest 15% per annum plus 1.5% per month on the outstanding amount |
[RESEARCH GAP — exact statutory percentages from secondary sources only; cross-check against the current Income Tax Act 2058 / IRD circular.] (Source: unionnepal.com; estartupnepal.com.)
SSF non-compliance (Social Security Act 2074) (Social Security Act 2074; secondary legal guides — lawsagar.com, medhacorplaw.com.)
| Trigger | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Late / non-deposit of contribution | Fine equal to double (2×) the unpaid contribution |
| Outstanding contribution | Interest 10% per annum |
| Continued default | Prosecution and possible business-license suspension |
Set by the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security; published in the Nepal Gazette 21 July 2025, effective from the start of FY 2082/83 (17 July 2025). A +13% increase from the previous NPR 17,300 (set 2023).
Minimum wage table (wageindicator.org, https://wageindicator.org/work/minimum-wage/updates/2025/minimum-wage-increased-in-nepal-from-17-july-2025-july-22-2025/; business-humanrights.org.)
| Basis | Amount (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Monthly minimum | 19,550 = basic 12,170 + dearness allowance 7,380 |
| Daily wage | 754 |
| Hourly wage | 101 (part-time hourly: 107) |
| Tea estate workers (monthly) | 13,893 |
basic 12,170 + dearness 7,380 = 19,550. Reconciles.
Conservative defaults table
| Unknown | Conservative default | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Residency status | Treat as resident ONLY if ≥183-day presence / abode is evidenced; otherwise flag — do not silently assume | Non-resident employment income is a flat 25% with no slabs or credits |
| Single vs married election | Single until couple status is documented | The couple thresholds are more generous; defaulting to single avoids understating tax |
| SSF enrolment | If unconfirmed, apply the 1% first-band Social Security Tax | The 1% drops only when SSF contributions are actually made |
| First-band 1% for SSF-enrolled employee | 0% (1% replaced by SSF) | Reflects the statutory carve-out |
| Female tax credit | Do not apply unless the employee is female AND has remuneration-only income | The 10% credit is conditional on remuneration-only income |
| Deductions (insurance, retirement) | Zero until documented with limits | Over-claiming deductions understates tax |
| SSF basic salary | Use documented basic (+ dearness); do not assume gross = basic | Over-stating basic over-charges contributions |
| SSF ceiling | Apply the ceiling only if confirmed (RESEARCH GAP) | The NPR 350,000 ceiling is unverified |
| Pay frequency | Monthly | Standard in Nepal |
Refusal catalogue table
| Situation | Action |
|---|---|
| Residency unknown and presence days not provided | Refuse to finalise; ask for days present / abode status |
| Single/married election unknown | Default to single and flag; do not apply couple thresholds without an election |
| SSF status unknown | Flag; do not drop the 1% first band without confirmed SSF enrolment |
| Female tax credit requested without remuneration-only confirmation | Refuse; the credit is conditional |
| Deductions claimed without evidence or above statutory limits | Cap at the limit or refuse; request evidence |
| Request to apply an SSF salary ceiling | Flag the ceiling as a RESEARCH GAP before relying on it |
| Request to skip SSF "because employer is small" | Refuse — SSF applies at ≥1 employee, no threshold |
| Request to use a per-scheme SSF split for the cash deduction | Refuse — only the aggregate 31% (20%/11%) is authoritative |
Deterministic classification for Nepali bank statement lines (Devanagari / Nepali terms shown alongside common English / transliterated forms).
Salary credits table
| Pattern on statement | Nepali term | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| TALAB, SALARY, PAYROLL | तलब (talab = salary) | Net salary payment |
| EMPLOYER [name] TRANSFER, WAGES | -- | Net salary payment |
| BONUS, BHATTA | बोनस / भत्ता (bhatta = allowance) | Bonus / allowance (taxable, in TDS base) |
| OT, OVERTIME, ADHIK SAMAYA | अधिक समय | Overtime pay |
| MAHANGI BHATTA | महंगी भत्ता | Dearness allowance |
Employer debits table
| Pattern on statement | Classification |
|---|---|
| IRD, TDS, eTDS, AYAKAR | TDS / income-tax remittance to IRD (due within 25 days) |
| SSF, SAMAJIK SURAKSHYA KOSH | SSF contribution remittance (due within 25 days) |
| EPF, PROVIDENT FUND, SANCHAYA KOSH | Provident fund remittance (non-SSF employers) |
| CIT, NAGARIK LAGANI KOSH | Citizen Investment Trust remittance |
| NET WAGES, SALARY RUN, PAYROLL | Net salary disbursement to employees |
"AYAKAR" (आयकर) means income tax; "SAMAJIK SURAKSHYA" means social security. Any IRD debit referencing salary tax = monthly TDS remittance.
All examples use the FY 2082/83 resident slabs. Currency NPR. Arithmetic is recomputed end-to-end. "Annual" figures are the taxable income for the fiscal year; monthly TDS = annual tax ÷ 12.
Single, SSF-enrolled (so first band is 0%, not 1%), no deductions.
Same income, but employer is not SSF-registered (so the 1% first band applies).
Married election, SSF-enrolled (first band 0%), no deductions.
Single, SSF-enrolled (first band 0%), female with remuneration-only income → 10% tax credit.
Employer SSF-registered; basic salary (incl. dearness) NPR 40,000/month.
Non-resident; flat 25% on Nepal-source employment income, no slabs, no credits.
These require a licensed Nepali chartered accountant's / registered auditor's judgement — do not finalise unilaterally:
A minimal annual payroll working paper. One row per employee; monthly TDS = annual tax ÷ 12.
Working paper columns
| Col | Field | Formula / source |
|---|---|---|
| A | Employee name | input |
| B | Residency (R/NR) | input |
| C | Status (S/M) | input (R only) |
| D | SSF enrolled? (Y/N) | input |
| E | Annual taxable income (NPR) | input |
| F | First-band rate | =IF(D="Y",0%,1%) |
| G | Annual income tax (before credit) | progressive table on E using C and F (see formula below) |
| H | Female remuneration-only? (Y/N) | input |
| I | Female tax credit | =IF(H="Y", G*10%, 0) |
| J | Annual income tax (after credit) | =G-I (NR: =E*25%) |
| K | Monthly TDS | =J/12 |
| L | Monthly basic salary (SSF base) | input |
| M | Employee SSF (11%) | =IF(D="Y", L*11%, 0) |
| N | Employer SSF (20%) | =IF(D="Y", L*20%, 0) |
| O | Monthly gross | input |
| P | Monthly net pay | =O-K-M |
| Q | Total monthly employer cost | =O+N |
For MARRIED, substitute the 600,000 / 800,000 / 1,100,000 / 2,000,000 / 5,000,000 breakpoints and the 6,000-based cumulative constants from Section 2. The cumulative constants 80,000 / 380,000 etc. assume the 1% first band; when F=0 the first-band amount is 0 and the cumulative constants reduce by the first-band tax — recompute per Section 2.
Terminology guide
| Term (Devanagari / transliterated) | Meaning |
|---|---|
| तलब (talab) | Salary |
| भत्ता (bhatta) | Allowance |
| महंगी भत्ता (mahangi bhatta) | Dearness allowance |
| बोनस (bonus) | Bonus |
| अधिक समय (adhik samaya) | Overtime |
| आयकर (ayakar) | Income tax (TDS) |
| सामाजिक सुरक्षा कोष (samajik surakshya kosh) | Social Security Fund (SSF) |
| सञ्चय कोष (sanchaya kosh) | Provident Fund (EPF) |
| नागरिक लगानी कोष (nagarik lagani kosh) | Citizen Investment Trust (CIT) |
| स्थायी लेखा नम्बर (PAN) | Permanent Account Number |
Statements are in NPR. An IRD debit referencing "ayakar" / "TDS" = monthly salary-tax remittance (due within 25 days).
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Reference tables (all figures cited inline above) (PKF FY 2082/83 booklet; Social Security Act 2074; SSF; Lockton; Labour Act 2074; Nepal Gazette 21 Jul 2025; wageindicator.org; unionnepal.com; estartupnepal.com; lawsagar.com; taxconsultantnepal.com; IRD)
| Item | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Single 1% first-band ceiling | NPR 500,000 | PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2 |
| Married 1% first-band ceiling | NPR 600,000 | PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2 |
| Top marginal rate | 39% over NPR 5,000,000 | PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2 |
| 1% first-band carve-out | 0% if SSF-enrolled / sole prop / pension | PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2 |
| Retirement fund deduction cap | lower of 1/3 income / 500,000 / actual | PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.2 |
| Life / health / building insurance caps | 40,000 / 20,000 / 5,000 | PKF FY 2082/83 booklet pp.2--3 |
| Remote-area allowance | up to 50,000 (A--E) | PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.3 |
| Female tax credit | 10% of tax liability (remuneration-only) | PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.3 |
| Non-resident employment income | 25% flat | PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.3 |
| SSF total / employer / employee | 31% / 20% / 11% | Social Security Act 2074; SSF; Lockton |
| SSF per-scheme split | [RESEARCH GAP — verify with SSF] | secondary (conflicting) |
| SSF salary ceiling | NPR 350,000/mo [RESEARCH GAP — verify with SSF] | secondary |
| Provident Fund (non-SSF) | 10% + 10% of basic | Labour Act 2074 |
| Gratuity (non-SSF) | 8.33% of basic | Labour Act 2074 |
| Monthly minimum wage | NPR 19,550 (basic 12,170 + dearness 7,380) | Nepal Gazette 21 Jul 2025; wageindicator.org |
| eTDS deadline | within 25 days of month-end | unionnepal.com; estartupnepal.com |
| SSF deadline | within 25 days [RESEARCH GAP — corroborate] | secondary (lawsagar.com) |
| Annual return deadline | Ashoj end (~mid-Oct) | taxconsultantnepal.com; IRD |
| Mandatory return threshold | taxable income over NPR 4,000,000 | PKF FY 2082/83 booklet p.3 (Sec. 96) |
| TDS late-filing penalty | NPR 100/day, cap 5,000 + 2.5% p.a. [RESEARCH GAP] | unionnepal.com |
| TDS late-deposit interest | 15% p.a. + 1.5%/month [RESEARCH GAP] | unionnepal.com |
| SSF late penalty | 2× unpaid + 10% p.a. interest | Social Security Act 2074 (secondary) |
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