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Chad's tax system is managed by the Direction Generale des Impots (DGI) and applies a progressive personal income tax known as the Impot sur le Revenu des Personnes Physiques (IRPP) with rates that can reach up to 60%, denominated in the Central African CFA Franc (XAF). This makes Chad one of the countries with the highest maximum marginal personal income tax rates on the African continent. As a CEMAC member state, Chad shares its currency and certain tax harmonisation frameworks with five other Central African nations. Employees contribute to the Caisse Nationale de Prevoyance Sociale (CNPS) for social security, with rates covering old-age pension, family allowances, and occupational risk insurance. The employee contribution is typically around 3.5% of gross salary, while employers contribute approximately 16.5%, reflecting a combined social charge of about 20% of gross earnings. Chad levies VAT at a standard rate of 18% on most goods and services, with exemptions for essential items including basic foodstuffs, medical supplies, and agricultural inputs. The fiscal year follows the calendar year, and employers must withhold PAYE and remit it to the DGI within monthly filing deadlines. Chad's economy is heavily dependent on oil revenues and agriculture, with the formal employment sector representing a relatively small portion of the total workforce. Tax administration has been undergoing modernisation efforts to improve compliance and broaden the revenue base. AfroTools provides free DGI-compliant IRPP income tax calculators, CNPS social contribution tools, and comprehensive salary breakdown calculators for Chad. All tools are updated for the current tax year and offered at no cost.