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Taxes

The Basics

Foreigners working with an ARC in Taiwan will have their wages taxed at a rate of 20% until they have stayed more than 183 days during a tax year. After 183 days, the government reduces your rate from 20%  back to the regular rate.  Which for most teachers this amount should be around 13%. As for the 183 days that you paid 20%, which is 7% more than the normal rate ,you will get this difference back when you file your taxes. Please note that the 183 days are

Taxable year

The taxable year in Taiwan is from January 1st to December 31st. Taxes for the current year are filed in May of the following year. If you stayed in Taiwan 183 days in the previous year, and continue to work into the next year, your tax rate will NOT go back to 20%. 

Tax rates

The tax rates in Taiwan are like most countries and depend on your total income for the year. Refer to the table below to see which tax rate you fall into. If you are single and unmarried the first 74,000 you earn is not taxed. If you arrive in Taiwan after July 2nd, there are less than 183 days left in the year. Therefore your employer will deduct 20% until the end of the year. No matter how small of an amount you earn you will still have to pay 20%, and you can't get a refund since you will have been in Taiwan less than 183 days in the year.

Paying Taxes and Obtaining Refunds

Your taxes for the current year are filed before May 31st of the next year. refunds are usually available by late November. If you need to pay any amount, payments can be made at any local bank in Taiwan. The following is a check list of what you will need to bring when you file your return at your nearest tax office:

• Earnings Statement from your school
• Bank Earning Statements on interest earned
• Passport
• ARC

When to file your return

Any foreigner staying in Taiwan for 183 days or more shall, before May 31 of the current year, file the annual income tax return for the preceding year. However if you plan to leave Taiwan  in the interim of the year, and will not return within the same year, you must file your income tax return at least one week prior to your departure date.

When the tax is deducted

For most individuals staying in Taiwan your income tax payable should be withheld directly at the time of payment by your employer in accordance with the appropriate tax rate (The employer is responsible for preparing a "Tax Withholding Statement" for you in order for you to file a tax return) Furthermore, other income received for other services rendered within the ROC, or any income which has no tax withholding statement, such as the income occurring from property transaction, occasional trade, interest from mortgages, etc., should be declared and the tax paid before your departure.

For more detailed and complete information on taxes use the following link to the Taiwan Government Tax website.

Government Tax offices

Kaohsiung County Taxation Office
No. 136, Sec. 2, Guotai Rd., Fengshan City, Kaohsiung, Taiwan , R.O.C.
Phone Number: 07-7410141
Fax Number: 07-7464416
Official Website: www.khtb.gov.tw

 
Taichung City Taxation Office
No. 99-1, Minchiuan Rd., Shi Chiu, Taichung, Taiwan 403, R.O.C.
Phone Number: 04-22296181
Fax Number: 04-22282613
Official Website: www.tctax.gov.tw

 
Taichung County Taxation Office
No. 219, Jungshan Rd., Fengyuan City, Taichung, Taiwan 420, R.O.C.
Phone Number: 04-25262172
Fax Number: 04-25200541
Official Website: www.tcftax.gov.tw

 
Taipei City Taxation Offices
The Tax Administration has 13 branches in Taipei providing services to residents. Divided according to the city's administrative districts, these 13 branches are Chungcheng, Chungpei, Chungnan, Peitou, Wanhua, Hsinyi, Ta-an, Sungshan, Nankang, Wenshan, Shihlin, Neihu, and Tatung divisions.
Phone Number: Check website for closest branch
Fax Number: Check website for closest branch
Official Website: www.tpctax.gov.tw

 
Taipei County Taxation Office
No. 143, Sec. 1, Choshan Rd., Banchiau City, Taipei, Taiwan 220, R.O.C.
Phone Number: 02-89528200
Fax Number: 02-89528034
Official Website: www.tpctax.gov.tw