Income from remuneration for manuscripts. The income from remuneration for writing refers to the income obtained by individuals from publishing their works in the form of books and newspapers. The "works" mentioned here refer to works that can be published in books, newspapers and periodicals, including Chinese and foreign characters, pictures, music scores, etc. , including their own works and translated works. Individuals who receive remuneration for works behind them shall be taxed according to the items contained in the remuneration. Royalty income. Income from royalties refers to the income obtained by individuals from providing the right to use patents, copyrights, trademarks, non-patented technologies and other franchises. The income from providing the right to use copyright does not include the income from remuneration. The income from the public auction (bidding) of the original or copy of the author's own written work shall be taxed according to the royalty. For the behavior of self-employed, it is obviously necessary to levy different standards of personal income tax according to the actual income. Individuals should declare individual taxes to the tax authorities within the specified time. If it is not declared in time, it may involve serious illegal acts and need to be investigated for relevant legal responsibilities.
Legal basis: Article 3 of the Individual Income Tax Law of People's Republic of China (PRC), the tax rate of individual income tax:
(1) For comprehensive income, the excess progressive tax rate of 3% to 45% is applicable (the tax rate table is attached);
(2) For operating income, the excess progressive tax rate of 5% to 35% shall apply (the tax rate table is attached);
(3) Income from interest, dividends and bonuses, and income from property leasing.