Trinidad and Tobago Personal Income Tax
Detailed personal income tax rates and rules for Trinidad and Tobago in 2026.
Trinidad and Tobago imposes a personal income tax with a personal allowance of TTD 84,000 annually. Income up to TTD 1,084,000 is taxed at 25%, and income above that threshold is taxed at 30% (introduced in 2016 as a higher bracket). Residents are taxed on worldwide income; non-residents on Trinidad and Tobago-source income only. Employment income is subject to PAYE withholding. Deductions include mortgage interest (up to TTD 30,000), tertiary education expenses, and contributions to approved pension plans.
| Income Range (TTD) | Tax Rate |
|---|---|
| TT$0 – TT$84K | 0% |
| TT$84K – TT$1.1M | 25% |
| TT$1.1M+ | 30% |
Filing Deadline
April 30
Residency Rule
Trinidad and Tobago considers individuals as tax residents if they are domiciled in the country or spend 183 days or more during the income year. Residents are taxed on worldwide income with foreign tax credits available.
How Trinidad and Tobago Income Tax compares
Trinidad and Tobago’s top personal income tax rate of 25% is the 118th highest of 203 countries TaxAtlas tracks, below the global average of 27.7% and North America’s regional average of 24.4%.
