A Chinese company has borrowed a USD500,000 loan from an overseas bank. Interest on the loan is accrued and paid annually at the rate of 12% per annum. The relevant business tax rate is 5% and neither surcharges nor treaty relief apply.
What is the amount of enterprise income tax (EIT) the Chinese borrower needs to withhold from the annual interest paid to the overseas bank?
A. USD6,000
B. USD15,000
C. USD5,700
D. USD14,250