Kazakhstan
Individual - Deductions
Last reviewed - 01 February 2023Employment expenses
Kazakhstan obligatory and voluntary pension contributions are deductible.
This does not apply to foreign pension/social security contributions.
Personal deductions
Insurance premiums
Insurance premiums payable by individuals in their own favour under accumulative insurance agreements are deductible.
Medical expenses
Expenses for medical services (except cosmetics) capped at 94 times the MCI (approximately USD 690) are deductible, provided all supporting documents are in place.
Mortgage deduction
Amounts aimed at repayment of interest on housing loans provided to an individual who is a Kazakhstan resident by housing construction savings banks are deductible.
Standard deductions
Starting 1 January 2023, the general standard tax deduction is based on 14 times the MCI (1 MCI = KZT 3,450; 14 MCI = KZT 48,300) or KZT 579,600 per annum, which is applicable to Kazakhstan tax residents.
Business deductions
There are no business deductions allowed for employees. An individual may claim business deductions only if registered as an entrepreneur.