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paddyxy · Wed 19-Sep-07, 05:58 PM

Hey,

What's the deal with earning a "tax free" income in Taiwan and China for example. Does that mean that you don't pay tax on the TEFL income you earn while in Taiwan, but then you have to pay tax on that income when you come back into Australia?

Also if that is the case would it make much of a diference if you were for example earning tax free money in a TEFL in a government school in Taiwan?

I just want to know, as the ATO isn't 100% clear on this issue from what I can see. And perhaps it depends on what arrangements the Australian government has with particular countries.

Thanks.

Wed 19-Sep-07, 05:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
paddyxy ESL Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Occupation: social work Location: Posts: 4	Is tax free overseas really tax free? Hey, What's the deal with earning a "tax free" income in Taiwan and China for example. Does that mean that you don't pay tax on the TEFL income you earn while in Taiwan, but then you have to pay tax on that income when you come back into Australia? Also if that is the case would it make much of a diference if you were for example earning tax free money in a TEFL in a government school in Taiwan? I just want to know, as the ATO isn't 100% clear on this issue from what I can see. And perhaps it depends on what arrangements the Australian government has with particular countries. Thanks.