How is income zakat calculated?
There are two guidelines for calculating income zakat:
1. Gross annual income (if it exceeds the nisab) × 2.5% = zakat amount payable
2. Net income (income exceeding nisab minus allowable basic expenses) × 2.5% = zakat amount payable
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What’s the difference between savings zakat and income zakat?
Savings zakat is based on accumulated funds that exceed nisab for a year. Income zakat is imposed on regular earnings exceeding nisab.
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