Doesn't matter where you actually worked, it matters where you are paid. You were paid in Singapore so you will be taxed in Singapore. Only if you had been paid in Taiwan, which they wouldn't want to do because of ugly work permit issues, would you not be liable for income tax in Singapore.beppi wrote:I was employed by a Singapore company (salary and CPF paid here) and sent to Taiwan to work for 8 months, during which I made only private visits to Singapore (not work).
I believe salary for such work abroad is not taxable here, even if it's paid in Singapore. Is that correct?
How is this handled by IRAS? What and how do I need to declare?
(HR has no clue, but said they'd write any letter I need.)
You just have to document your working period, in Taiwan, the 183 day rule applies for you to qualify, though you do need to check with IRAS showing them proof, you have paid the tax in Taiwan. And i'm not sure, but the 183 days is without travel back to Singapore in between. IRAS will clarify this, just give them a ring.beppi wrote:I do not believe this to be correct, and it contradicts also what is written on IRAS webpage: income is taxable if it is for work in Singapore (wherever paid), so I deduce work outside of Singapore (wherever paid) should not be taxed here.
In addition, I did have a Taiwan work visa, everything legal, and am liable for taxes there (of course: I lived and worked there).
My question is more about the formalities: What and how to declare?
Be careful ksl. The 183 day rule applies to foreigners and at this point we don't know the status of the OP. And note that there are several bridges around the 183 day deal. I don't think it is relevant here.ksl wrote:You just have to document your working period, in Taiwan, the 183 day rule applies for you to qualify, though you do need to check with IRAS showing them proof, you have paid the tax in Taiwan. And i'm not sure, but the 183 days is without travel back to Singapore in between. IRAS will clarify this, just give them a ring.beppi wrote:I do not believe this to be correct, and it contradicts also what is written on IRAS webpage: income is taxable if it is for work in Singapore (wherever paid), so I deduce work outside of Singapore (wherever paid) should not be taxed here.
In addition, I did have a Taiwan work visa, everything legal, and am liable for taxes there (of course: I lived and worked there).
My question is more about the formalities: What and how to declare?
That is quite true, that's why i said to clarify the situation with IRAS, after all, I have never heard of a tax office keeping taxes, that maybe claimed back under the tax laws, if they do not fulfil the criteria laid down, which many overseas workers fail to do, then they may lose out.Strong Eagle wrote:Be careful ksl. The 183 day rule applies to foreigners and at this point we don't know the status of the OP. And note that there are several bridges around the 183 day deal. I don't think it is relevant here.ksl wrote:You just have to document your working period, in Taiwan, the 183 day rule applies for you to qualify, though you do need to check with IRAS showing them proof, you have paid the tax in Taiwan. And i'm not sure, but the 183 days is without travel back to Singapore in between. IRAS will clarify this, just give them a ring.beppi wrote:I do not believe this to be correct, and it contradicts also what is written on IRAS webpage: income is taxable if it is for work in Singapore (wherever paid), so I deduce work outside of Singapore (wherever paid) should not be taxed here.
In addition, I did have a Taiwan work visa, everything legal, and am liable for taxes there (of course: I lived and worked there).
My question is more about the formalities: What and how to declare?
Even more important why they need to visit or ring IRAS, that way they will get the truth of the matter for their own peace of mind, relevant to their foreign status!I don't think it is relevant here
If you are a PR and getting paid in Singapore I'm assuming your pay will include CPF contributions both personal and company's? In that case you'll have to pay Singapore tax.beppi wrote:I am PR and over 183 days in Taiwan, far less than 183 in Singapore (incl. private trips etc.).
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