The Dirección General de Impuestos Internos announced that it has increased the monthly salary level that is exempt from income taxes to RD$8,566. This is up from the RD$8,150 ceiling of last year. The level is adjusted annually for inflation. The measure is retroactive to 1 January 2000. Those making up to RD$102,792 a year now will not pay income taxes. Those making from RD$102,792.01 to RD$171,309 will pay 15% on the difference. Those making RD$171,309.01 to RD$256,957 pay RD$10,278 plus 20% of the difference over RD$171,309.01. Those making from RD$256,957.01 pay RD$27,408 plus 25% of the difference. For more information, see that department’s web page at www.dgii.gov.do
