Step-by-step calculation
This worked example uses default assumptions: Myanmar tax resident, single, no spouse/child/parent allowances claimed, no allowable donations, paid in MMK on a 12-month salary. Brackets are from the Union Tax Law 2025-2026 (Section 5). The Myanmar tax year runs 1 April – 31 March. Monthly gross = MMK 20,000,000 ÷ 12 ≈ MMK 1,666,667/month.
Step 1 — Apply the 20% basic personal relief
The 20% basic personal relief on MMK 20,000,000 is MMK 4,000,000 (well below the MMK 10M cap). Taxable income = MMK 16,000,000.
| Annual gross salary | MMK 20,000,000 |
| Less: 20% basic personal relief | − MMK 4,000,000 |
| Less: spouse / child / parent allowances | 0 |
| Annual taxable income | MMK 16,000,000 |
Step 2 — Apply the Union Tax Law 2025-2026 brackets
| Annual taxable income | Marginal rate |
|---|---|
| 1L – 20L (MMK 0 – 2,000,000) | 0% |
| 20L – 100L (MMK 2,000,000 – 10,000,000) | 5% |
| 100L – 300L (MMK 10,000,000 – 30,000,000) | 10% |
| 300L – 500L (MMK 30,000,000 – 50,000,000) | 15% |
| 500L – 700L (MMK 50,000,000 – 70,000,000) | 20% |
| 700L & above (MMK 70,000,000+) | 25% |
Worked band-by-band for MMK 16,000,000 taxable:
| Band | Amount in band (MMK) | Rate | Tax (MMK) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | 0% | 0 |
| 2,000,001 – 10,000,000 | 8,000,000 | 5% | 400,000 |
| 10,000,001 – 16,000,000 | 6,000,000 | 10% | 600,000 |
| Annual PIT | MMK 1,000,000 | ||
Step 3 — Convert to monthly withholding
- Monthly PIT withheld: MMK 1,000,000 ÷ 12 ≈ MMK 83,333/month
- Monthly gross salary: MMK 1,666,667
- Monthly PIT-only net (before SSB): MMK 1,666,667 − 83,333 ≈ MMK 1,583,334
What about SSB and the true net salary?
Monthly gross MMK 1,666,667 is well above the SSB cap. Employee 2% SSB = MMK 6,000/month; employer 3% = MMK 9,000/month.
| Monthly gross | MMK 1,666,667 |
| Less: PIT | − MMK 83,333 |
| Less: SSB (employee, 2% on cap) | − MMK 6,000 |
| Monthly take-home | ≈ MMK 1,577,334 |
Employer takeaway
For a MMK 20,000,000/year resident employee, withhold MMK 83,333 PIT and MMK 6,000 SSB each month. Remit PIT to IRD by the 15th of the following month with the monthly withholding return; remit SSB monthly to the Social Security Board. File the annual reconciliation by 30 June (Myanmar tax year 1 April – 31 March) and retain payslip + PAYE records for at least 7 years.
Common variations to watch for
- Married, no working spouse — MMK 1,000,000 spouse allowance reduces taxable to MMK 15,000,000; PIT MMK 900,000.
- Two children — MMK 1,000,000 child allowance; PIT drops further.
- Non-resident expat — flat 25% on MMK 20M = MMK 5,000,000 PIT. See expat PIT.
- USD-denominated salary — convert at Central Bank reference rate on payment date.
- Annual bonus on top — recompute as in bonus tax.
Common PIT mistakes to avoid
- Capping the 20% relief at MMK 10M for this salary — relief is MMK 4M (20% of MMK 20M); the cap is irrelevant here.
- Withholding only at the 5% rate — at this salary the 10% band applies to part of the income.
- Skipping SSB — mandatory once registered.
- Missing the 15th IRD remit — interest and penalty apply. See penalties.
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