# Taxes **URL:** https://tw.forumosa.com/c/legal/taxes/61.md [Latest](https://tw.forumosa.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://tw.forumosa.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://tw.forumosa.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Taxes category](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-taxes-category/67)
**Author:** [@system](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2000, 7:09am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/about-the-taxes-category/67 "2000-11-09T07:09:00Z")
ROC taxes, overseas payment of taxes, withholding rates, general tax liability issues, and other tax-related matters --- ## [USA laws to be implemented in Taiwan! 121 questions for the Taiwan Government Concerning FATCA!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/usa-laws-to-be-implemented-in-taiwan-121-questions-for-the-taiwan-government-concerning-fatca/81597)
**Author:** [@JeffG](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/JeffG)\ **Replies:** 148\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2025, 9:45am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/usa-laws-to-be-implemented-in-taiwan-121-questions-for-the-taiwan-government-concerning-fatca/81597 "2025-09-15T09:45:29Z")
I compiled these questions from many sources as well as added some of my own and sent this letter out today to every department on the bottom of the letter. Although I can guess the result, I am hopeful that the buisne… --- ## [ATTN: All American Citizens! Taxes! Citizen vs. Residency based taxation, FBAR, FATCA, please read!](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/attn-all-american-citizens-taxes-citizen-vs-residency-based-taxation-fbar-fatca-please-read/77376)
**Author:** [@JeffG](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/JeffG)\ **Replies:** 132\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 2:37am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/attn-all-american-citizens-taxes-citizen-vs-residency-based-taxation-fbar-fatca-please-read/77376 "2017-05-12T02:37:27Z")
ATTENTION: All American Expats Please visit http://americansabroad.org/files/6513/6370/3681/finalsubrbtmarch2013.pdf urgently. It is a pdf file, there is no virus. American Citizens Abroad (ACA) fights for the rig… --- ## [Obtaining the RESIDENCY WITHHOLDING RATE in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/obtaining-the-residency-withholding-rate-in-taiwan/64156)
**Author:** [@Hartzell](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Hartzell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 7:46am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/obtaining-the-residency-withholding-rate-in-taiwan/64156 "2018-04-09T07:46:40Z")
Hello: I have an APRC and frequently do some part-time jobs or short-term jobs at various organizations in Taiwan, where I receive salary/wages. Some weeks ago one of these organizations asked me to sign a Chinese lang… --- ## [Online inquiry for Taipei residents](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/online-inquiry-for-taipei-residents/50716)
**Author:** [@Icon](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Icon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2009, 7:17am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/online-inquiry-for-taipei-residents/50716 "2009-04-15T07:17:56Z")
http://www.ntat.gov.tw/county/ntat\_ch/ntat\_en/ab26\_online.jsp To inquire about your taxes online, for foreign residents of Taipei City (not county) Service hotline (02) 2311-3711 ext. 1116 on weekdays between 8:30 a.… --- ## [\[Income Taxes\] 183 day Rule](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/income-taxes-183-day-rule/23581)
**Author:** [@Taffy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Taffy)\ **Replies:** 169\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 9:27am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/income-taxes-183-day-rule/23581 "2020-09-03T09:27:23Z")
I entered Taiwan on Sept. 2, 2005, after having been away for a year. I get taxed at 20% at the moment (as I should) and it was my impression that once March 2006 arrives (the end of my 183 days of residence), I will ta… --- ## [Shipping parcel/gifts to Taipei from abroad](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/shipping-parcel-gifts-to-taipei-from-abroad/260496)
**Author:** [@cl63](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/cl63)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/shipping-parcel-gifts-to-taipei-from-abroad/260496 "2026-10-29T04:50:12Z")
大家好! I’m writing this post so people in the same situation have the few information I found online gathered in one place. Please feel add information and correct me if I said anything wrong. Context : I lived in Taipei… --- ## [Investing in Taiwan with Interactive brokers and taxes](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/investing-in-taiwan-with-interactive-brokers-and-taxes/188817)
**Author:** [@That1guy](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/That1guy)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 10:23pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/investing-in-taiwan-with-interactive-brokers-and-taxes/188817 "2026-10-09T22:23:32Z")
Hey all, I’m a Canadian expat living in Taiwan. I’m considered a non- resident of Canada and recently I’ve been trying to get into investing. I’m leaning on opening an account with Interactive brokers. I’m just wonderi… --- ## [When is the tax refund date?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/when-is-the-tax-refund-date/221152)
**Author:** [@raymanh](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/raymanh)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 1:46am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/when-is-the-tax-refund-date/221152 "2026-08-04T01:46:31Z")
I think I may have missed it. I remember last year I went to some tax office near 西門 to get some tax refunded (I’m a teacher), but I can’t remember when it was. Any idea? Thanks. --- ## [Fair Tax Help for US citizen with almost no income ](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/fair-tax-help-for-us-citizen-with-almost-no-income/258617)
**Author:** [@pingdong\_laowai](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/pingdong_laowai)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 4:38pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/fair-tax-help-for-us-citizen-with-almost-no-income/258617 "2026-07-18T16:38:54Z")
Yay, after 28 years of being “non-compliant” I have become legal. Yay, thanks to the Covid Bonus. But now my money is running out. Almost a thousand US dollars a year for a stay at home dad in rural southern Taiwan is… --- ## [Tax returns by cheque. ](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tax-returns-by-cheque/258129)
**Author:** [@wendy2](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/wendy2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 4:18am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tax-returns-by-cheque/258129 "2026-06-16T04:18:27Z")
When I filed my tax returns I chose cheque instead of bank transfer. I have read that those who chose to be refunded by bank transfer will get their deposit 31 July or 1 August. My question is when can I expect my cheque… --- ## [A few questions about taxes in Taiwan](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/a-few-questions-about-taxes-in-taiwan/257967)
**Author:** [@Sunshine987](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Sunshine987)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 2:34pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/a-few-questions-about-taxes-in-taiwan/257967 "2026-06-06T14:34:11Z")
Hello everyone I would like to ask a few questions about taxes in Taiwan. I am married to a Taiwanese citizen and I am planning to move to Taiwan and apply for a spouse ARC. My first question is about the tax identific… --- ## [Does your company still cuts 18% after 183 days for Tax purposes?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/does-your-company-still-cuts-18-after-183-days-for-tax-purposes/257940)
**Author:** [@Katharina](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Katharina)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 2:39pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/does-your-company-still-cuts-18-after-183-days-for-tax-purposes/257940 "2026-06-05T14:39:57Z")
Genuinely asking, since I’m confused on how the tax payment is calculated. After 183 days of staying in Taiwan does your company still cuts 18% from your paycheck or do they go back to 5-8% in the next month? or does thi… --- ## [Tax refund registered to inactive Taiwan bank account (Now in Philippines, visiting in Nov)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tax-refund-registered-to-inactive-taiwan-bank-account-now-in-philippines-visiting-in-nov/257877)
**Author:** [@glindasbubble](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/glindasbubble)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 8:36pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tax-refund-registered-to-inactive-taiwan-bank-account-now-in-philippines-visiting-in-nov/257877 "2026-06-01T20:36:35Z")
Hey everyone, Looking for some advice or similar experiences regarding a Taiwan tax refund. A bit of a background: I worked in Taichung as an English teaching assistant (TFETP) and completed my contract at the end of J… --- ## [Claiming foreign dependent for Taiwan taxes](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/claiming-foreign-dependent-for-taiwan-taxes/227641)
**Author:** [@meiguopiwang](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/meiguopiwang)\ **Replies:** 78\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 1:43pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/claiming-foreign-dependent-for-taiwan-taxes/227641 "2026-05-27T13:43:15Z")
Hey everyone, I know I will go ask a tax professional after this, but I’ve heard that foreigners that support a parent overseas can claim them as a dependent on Taiwan taxes. Does anyone have experience with this? What… --- ## [Do foreign workers here in Taiwan violate rules by earning money on youtube?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/do-foreign-workers-here-in-taiwan-violate-rules-by-earning-money-on-youtube/257576)
**Author:** [@marcus1](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/marcus1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 7:45am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/do-foreign-workers-here-in-taiwan-violate-rules-by-earning-money-on-youtube/257576 "2026-05-26T07:45:11Z")
Hi, I’m a foreign worker here in Taiwan with ARC. I’m currently earning payments through YouTube ads and subscriber’s donations. I’ve earned 4000TWD every month and sometimes didn’t met the payment threshold. Did i viol… --- ## [Help regarding company tax filing](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/help-regarding-company-tax-filing/257559)
**Author:** [@mil5937](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/mil5937)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/help-regarding-company-tax-filing/257559 "2026-05-16T04:50:10Z")
Hey everyone, successfully started my company, thanks to this forum. So now I need some more information. I have started the company since April this year. So I heard that I need to submit the Bi Monthly Tax filing. W… --- ## [Online tax filing](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/online-tax-filing/206273)
**Author:** [@DesiInTaipei](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/DesiInTaipei)\ **Replies:** 187\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/online-tax-filing/206273 "2026-05-02T05:43:58Z")
Just got a “card reader” and went through the steps to register my NHI card and run the tax software. … Something is wrong with the IT managers here. Something… is just seriously wrong with them. They are just screwed… --- ## [Tax on job abroad](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tax-on-job-abroad/257241)
**Author:** [@Sandokan](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Sandokan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tax-on-job-abroad/257241 "2026-04-29T09:17:43Z")
Hi, tax question, as anyone experienced a similar situation? APRC in Taiwan, living here over 183 days, Ill have a 3 months job experience in Europe, living there, working there, paid there. No incomes in Taiwan at all. … --- ## [Individual income tax CPA fees](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/individual-income-tax-cpa-fees/256618)
**Author:** [@Helpful1560](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Helpful1560)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 10:49pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/individual-income-tax-cpa-fees/256618 "2026-03-19T22:49:58Z")
For those using CPAs to file individual income tax return, how much are they charging these days? I received quotes for base fee between NT$5k-10k. Seems kind of high? --- ## [Taiwan Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-taxpayer-identification-number-tin/211609)
**Author:** [@treefitty](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/treefitty)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-taxpayer-identification-number-tin/211609 "2026-03-12T15:37:04Z")
Sorry this is probably a really dumb question as a first post but I wanted to make sure, is the Taiwan Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) in Taiwan just our ARC number? I don’t see any mention of it in the tax forms, a… --- ## [Exchange Rate when receiving income in a foreign currency?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/exchange-rate-when-receiving-income-in-a-foreign-currency/217764)
**Author:** [@qwert\_zuiop](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/qwert_zuiop)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 4:02am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/exchange-rate-when-receiving-income-in-a-foreign-currency/217764 "2026-01-06T04:02:58Z")
As I am slowly starting to prepare for this year’s tax season, I have started to do some research on how to calculate my total income for 2021 in TWD. Most of my income is derived from overseas, i.e. paid in a different … --- ## [Tourist Tax Refund for ARC holder permanently leaving Taiwan. Is it possible?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tourist-tax-refund-for-arc-holder-permanently-leaving-taiwan-is-it-possible/238244)
**Author:** [@bear17](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bear17)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 7:46am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tourist-tax-refund-for-arc-holder-permanently-leaving-taiwan-is-it-possible/238244 "2025-12-27T07:46:30Z")
Hello, I can’t find a definite answer online so I’ll try if anyone experienced this before. Can an ARC holder, permanently leaving Taiwan, enjoy Tourist Tax refund? some details: I’m a foreign worker for two years here… --- ## [Tax on income generated by investment/trading in stocks for foreigners](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tax-on-income-generated-by-investment-trading-in-stocks-for-foreigners/196664)
**Author:** [@nightstorm](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/nightstorm)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 8:00am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tax-on-income-generated-by-investment-trading-in-stocks-for-foreigners/196664 "2025-12-18T08:00:08Z")
What is the tax rate for foreigners who wants to invest in stock market and get profit out of it? Is there any link that gives the specification regarding this? --- ## [Taiwan Taxes](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-taxes/168974)
**Author:** [@bluejasn](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/bluejasn)\ **Replies:** 222\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 5:58am UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-taxes/168974 "2025-11-28T05:58:20Z")
Anyone know a tax agent in Taiwan for Taiwan Tax? How much do they typically charge? This is my first time doing taxes in Taiwan and I want to see if I can save on taxes. --- ## [What is the double taxation agreement between Singapore and Taiwan for a freelancer?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-the-double-taxation-agreement-between-singapore-and-taiwan-for-a-freelancer/254475)
**Author:** [@wolfiewolf](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/wolfiewolf)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2025, 8:57pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/what-is-the-double-taxation-agreement-between-singapore-and-taiwan-for-a-freelancer/254475 "2025-11-10T20:57:14Z")
I’m a Singaporean. As a Gold Card holder and working as a freelancer, do I need to pay tax to Singapore and Taiwan for the income I earn from a Singapore registered company assuming I’m physically residing in Taiwan and … --- ## [Taiwan Customs/Import fee question?](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-customs-import-fee-question/253096)
**Author:** [@The\_Ghost](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/The_Ghost)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 4:46pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/taiwan-customs-import-fee-question/253096 "2025-08-26T16:46:14Z")
I am planning to buy some items from the US tomorrow for delivery to Taiwan, and the customs fees are a bit finnicky. The items are some historical documents so, antiques. Should be up to around $1000 usd, depending whic… --- ## [Tax residency certificate - from abroad](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tax-residency-certificate-from-abroad/252927)
**Author:** [@dods](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/dods)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2025, 10:26pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/tax-residency-certificate-from-abroad/252927 "2025-08-18T22:26:46Z")
I need a tax residency certificate for year 2020 and 2021… I have worked in Taiwan in 2020, then quit my job and hang out until mid-2021. I have a Gold Card ARC. Is it possible to get it or request it online? --- ## [Income basic tax (IBT)](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/income-basic-tax-ibt/252139)
**Author:** [@Shui](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Shui)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/income-basic-tax-ibt/252139 "2025-07-10T16:28:05Z")
Do people in practice actually pay income basic tax (IBT) on foreign investment income such as capital gains or dividend income once they are over the IBT payment threshold or is this something which in practice does not… --- ## [Don’t Have Documents To Prove Income](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/don-t-have-documents-to-prove-income/231819)
**Author:** [@Klau](https://tw.forumosa.com/u/Klau)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2025, 5:14pm UTC](https://tw.forumosa.com/t/don-t-have-documents-to-prove-income/231819 "2025-07-07T17:14:12Z")
Hello, I am in a tricky situation. I will most likely need a lawyer but I would appreciate any advice from you until that point. I work as a freelancer. I want to file taxes next year but I will likely encounter a few … [Next page](https://tw.forumosa.com/c/legal/taxes/61.md?page=1)