Deductions & Allowances in Papua New Guinea
Standard deduction (estimated)
For 2026, an estimated standard deduction of K54,000 is used in this calculator's default estimate.
Other categories worth checking
- Retirement / pension contributions
- Health insurance and medical expenses
- Dependent / family allowances
- Mortgage interest or housing-related relief
- Education expenses
- Charitable donations
- Business expenses (for self-employed filers)
Availability and limits for each category vary significantly by country and change from year to year. Confirm which deductions you're eligible for with Papua New Guinea's tax authority or a local advisor.