The China Post
Date: April 16, 2017
By: The China Post news staff

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Is it a “little happiness” or “great misfortune” for many young workers with low monthly pay of NT$22,000 (US$723) to be exempt from any personal income tax? While the answer may seem obvious, it’s more than a little complicated.
In principle, all the nationals with income records are required to file personal income tax returns in May.

But as part of its efforts to streamline taxation, the Ministry of Finance has decided to exempt potential taxpayers from filing the tax returns so long as their annual income earned for 2016 is lower than the combined amount of tax exemption and tax deduction.

Salaried employees are also allowed to enjoy an additional fixed salary deduction.
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