[Tax Update] Adjusted Personal Deduction Thresholds from 2026

Starting from the 2026 tax year, under Resolution 954/2020/UBTVQH14, the personal income tax deduction levels in Vietnam will be officially increased as follows:

  • For taxpayers: from VND 11 million/month → VND 15.5 million/month
  • For each dependent: from VND 4.4 million/month → VND 6.2 million/month

This adjustment reflects the Government’s effort to align tax policy with cost-of-living increases, ensuring a fairer and more reasonable income tax structure for individuals and families.

Estimated New Taxable Income Thresholds

Dependents Before After Difference
0 ~12.3M ~17.3M +5.0M
1 ~18.0M ~24.3M +6.3M
2 ~23.7M ~31.2M +7.5M
3 ~29.4M ~38.1M +8.7M

Figures include 10.5% compulsory insurance contribution and are approximate.