Mobile Toilet Rental Accounting Subjects

The accounting subjects involved in mobile toilet rental include rental income subjects and tax subjects, with tax treatment involving property tax, stamp duty, and income tax. Details are as follows:

I. Accounting Subject Setup

1. Rental Income Subject
   Rental income from mobile toilets should be accounted for under the 'Operating Income - Rental Income' subject. When a company receives rent, it debits the 'Bank Deposit' or 'Cash' subject and credits the 'Operating Income - Rental Income' subject. This subject directly reflects the economic benefits flowing into the company through the rental of mobile toilets, in line with revenue recognition principles.
2. Tax Subjects
   Taxes incurred during the rental process should be accounted for under the 'Taxes Payable' subject. For example, value-added tax should be debited to the 'Taxes Payable - Value-Added Tax' subject and credited to the 'Bank Deposit' or 'Cash' subject, indicating the occurrence and fulfillment of tax payment obligations. If other taxes (such as property tax and stamp duty) are involved, they should also be accounted for in accordance with this logic to ensure the accuracy of tax accrual and payment.

II. Tax Treatment

1. Property Tax
   If mobile toilets are recognized as real estate by local tax authorities and the lessor holds the property rights, property tax should be paid at 12% of the rental income. Whether they are recognized as real estate is subject to the interpretation of tax authorities, and companies should consult local tax authorities in advance to clarify their tax obligations.
2. Stamp Duty
   Both the lessor and the lessee should affix stamps and pay stamp duty at a rate of one-thousandth of the rental amount when signing the contract. This tax is a legal obligation at the contract signing stage and must be fulfilled regardless of the contract amount, otherwise, tax penalties may be imposed.
3. Income Tax
   • Corporate Lessor: Rental income should be included in the company's taxable income and calculated and paid as corporate income tax at the applicable tax rate (usually 25%).
   • Individual Lessor: Rental income should be taxed as personal income in accordance with the 'Individual Income Tax Law', with a general tax rate of 20%. If the individual lessor meets the conditions for small and micro enterprises or individual industrial and commercial households, they may enjoy preferential tax policies, which should be judged in conjunction with specific policies.

Precautions: When conducting mobile toilet rental business, companies or individuals should improve contract management, income accounting, and tax declaration processes to ensure compliance. At the same time, it is recommended to regularly communicate with tax authorities to stay informed of policy changes and avoid risks arising from improper tax treatment.