Tax Office says I owe no taxes on foreign salary earned while in Taiwan

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I was in Taiwan 152 days last year and have a Gold Card. I work remotely for an American company.

My understanding is I should owe 18% tax on income for the 152 days I was in Taiwan.

I went to the Da’an tax office today and asked which documents I need to pay my tax. I was told by multiple people that since my company is in America and I already pay taxes there I owe $0 tax to Taiwan.

This directly contradicts what I have always read the law to be.

I mean, I am fine not paying any taxes! But I think this would create an issue proving income if I renew my Gold Card or apply for APRC.

What should I do? Go to a different office?

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Dude they told you you don’t owe taxes. Who the hell argues with that?

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The only tax office which knows (mostly) what they are doing with foreigners is the NTB near Beimen station. They have the central foreigner section, just go there.

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Somebody worried about getting fined multiples later.

OP, go here starting May 1.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/qD67M6Yzi5T3K2nM8?g_st=com.google.maps.preview.copy

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Someone who wants to stay in Taiwan and be able to renew their Gold Card? They are going to look at my application and proof of income and ask why I didn’t file any taxes for my time here lol

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Thanks, I will go ask them!