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[dereklee003]

I know the basics (I think). We can claim exemption from paying Korean taxes for the first 2 years here. We have to do this by filling out the 8802 form. Then, after 2 years, we will be taxed by Korea. Right?

But....I've been here over 2 years. First 1.5 years was at a hagwon. I think they may have taken out taxes, but I don't remember for sure! (I know.) I have been teaching public school since Aug 2010, and will stay thru until Aug 2012. My public school has not taken out any taxes thus far, nor have they told me to give them the tax exemption form.

Do I still need to do this? Will this come back to bite me ?

[dereklee003]

anyone? please...

[passport220]

What country are you from?

As far as comming back to "bite you in the ass" it would always be with the Korean Tax Service as you likely have an income exemption in your home country regardless of your years of service (in the US it is known as foreign income exclusion).

[rainism]

OP.

yes you do and yes it will come back to bite you.


I was never told about this form when I started, the school didn't take out any taxes since I'm American. I've stayed at this school several years.
This year, I"m told the Korean Tax Office called the school's administration, or otherwise 'informed them that they/i need to submit a 8802 form.

which became a huge pain in the behind.
because I didn't file for that first year here, and the irs won't give you that certificate unless you have filed taxes for that year.

so I had to go back and file, which I would have ultimately done anyways, but it wasn't a priority, and then go thru the request process, etc.

just recently sent out the form. Let's see what happens.

I've been warned if I don't submit it, the school will take out all those taxes to cover their asses in the matter.