Korean Job Discussion Forums

[jadles]

I had a chat to him and told him that I shouldn't be paying 3.3%. He asked me where I got my information and then said that his accountant does all the pay.

I asked him to check it out, and that I need receipts for my tax being paid to the department. He said that will be fine but I am going to have to wait until next month coz he isn't going to have me pay tax for this month!!!

Sooo... we'll see how it goes early NEXT month!!

[ttompatz]

[jadles]

yea- He hasn't paid any because I have only been here for 1 month.

Im not too fussed about the pension because I'm from NZ so I can't get it back anyway, however I would rather just pay the right amount of tax and not need to worry about being screwed by the tax man!

I guess I'll find out what is going on with it all next month.

[Scaggs]

Where does this 3.3% number come from? It seems like many many employers try to charge this.

[Darkness]

Ok, so I was taxed W72,600 when I should have been taxed only W39,800 according to that website.

I dont think I'm paying pension, or health either.....

How do I bring this up with my boss??

dammit

[k777a]

I am about to finish my first year contract here in Daegu. I chose the worst hagwon to work for. I signed a dirty contract. My fault. Long story short, the contract stated a 7% income tax. On a 1.9 salary I have been taxed over 1.5 over the past year.
Question, do I deserve the tax?
I went to the tax office and like the IRS there are obstacles to overcome. They would not help me without my director or owner present.
Question, how can I see if they're actually submitting taxes on me?
I heard there's no difference between a Korean National and a foreigner paying taxes, no difference of tax rates I mean.
I just need some clarification and a good tax attorney. Please help!

[valkerie]

This is in an ad. I just read. Bog standard money too.

Considering that people here very kindly provide links too many sources which clearly state this is wrong...why blatantly put it in an ad?

Is it likely that the teacher would get a good lump sum back at the end of the tax year if they paid 5%? Or am I dreaming?

[elliemk]

Can anyone provide the exact documents needed for the first two years' tax exemption for U.S. citizens working in Korea. Thanks very much.

[mikowee]

I've read in a few other places that the last month's payment gets boosted into a higher tax bracket because of the severance. I've also read that severance pay shouldn't be taxed at all. Does anyone have accurate up-to-date information?

[seoulis]

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[Gunther]

[CasiX]

How do I KNOW that my director is paying tax, and medical for me?

[syi012]

thanks for the info everyone

[nomad-ish]

[RoyBatty]

Gee thanks for the info! (this is really just to hit the 25 message mark so I can freakin' PM people)