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Tax Exemption for EPIK teachers - Certificate of Residence

 
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olololox



Joined: 11 Sep 2010

PostPosted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 7:45 am    Post subject: Tax Exemption for EPIK teachers - Certificate of Residence Reply with quote

Hello,

So I am moving to Korea in February through a placement on the EPIK programme. The agency I did the application with recently sent me an email asking me to obtain a Certificate of Residence (UK citizen here) to avoid double taxation.

What are other peoples experiences with double taxation? I have been getting conflicting information.

Any help is appreciated!
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thegreg52



Joined: 31 Jan 2010
Location: Seoul, Korea

PostPosted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 3:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you don't get one, you will pay the Korean taxes at the end of the year (December) and it is close to one month's salary.
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Poker



Joined: 16 Jan 2010

PostPosted: Tue Dec 14, 2010 11:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So what is the problem? Apply for the Certificate of Residence and there will be no experience with double taxation ... easy.
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SCAshley



Joined: 15 Nov 2010

PostPosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 3:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So, for instance, I start work with GEPIK in Jan/2011. They won't take out taxes all year, but if I don't furnish the Certificate of Residency by Dec then they will take out taxes for the entire year (kind of like back taxes?)? At the IRS they said they wouldn't process my request for 2011 until Jan 1st, so I'll be in Korea by then, but as long as I furnish the certificate at some point before Dec it's all good?
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bbud656



Joined: 15 Jun 2010

PostPosted: Wed Dec 15, 2010 4:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My korean taxes are only like 20 bucks a month. I would hope no one here makes 240 dollars a month.
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