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[sing81]

Does anyone know how to get taxes back after you have left Korea? I was over there for 2 years. I know the website and saw the forms, but what is the process exactly. Any help would be much appreciated.

[cincynate]

You don't get taxes back. If you are refering to pension, let us know and we can help you. But, as for taxes, it is not like the US/UK system whereas you file a return at the end of the year. Your employer files a reconsilation form on your behalf. If you were due money (unlikely) then he is responsible for giving it back to you. If you owe money, he will pay it, and probably take it out of your paycheck. The tax code here is a lot simpler, so it is pretty easy for an employer to pay the exact amount of tax, so you don't owe or get anything back.

If you are refering to the 2 year exemption for Americans, you have to file that before you get paid. You can't get anything back if you never filed for an exemption (review the sticky on how to do that)