Blog Tag - Tax

Expat Tax Breaks Extended Four More Years
China’s tax exemptions for foreigners working in China have been formally extended until Dec 31, 2027, according to a communique released today by...
How To Register for Your Individual Income Tax Refund in China
Editor's note: Tax season is upon us! The time to file income taxes for all Beijing residents – Chinese and expats included – runs until Jun 30. The...
Navigating the 2019 Tax Law for Foreigners 101 (and How to Calculate Your Own)
On Aug 31, 2018, the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed an amendment to the Individual Income Tax Law, which came into...
3 Simple Steps to Calculate Your New Salary Income Tax in China
As of Oct 1, 2018, the new level of non-taxable income for foreigners is RMB 5,000 as opposed to the previous rate of RMB 4,800 (fixed for all salary...
How China’s Celebrity Pay Crackdown May Change the Brand-Celebrity Relationship
This post comes courtesy of our content partners at China Film Insider. In recent weeks, China’s celebrity circle has come under close scrutiny from...
Wechat-Enabled Tax Rebates Available at 77 Airports Worldwide
WeChat now allows for real-time tax rebates at 77 airports in Europe and Asia. The service, dubbed We Tax Refund, enables travelers to quickly apply...
How to Visit the Tax Bureau Without Losing Your Mind
I've written before about making international wire transfers with the help of a Chinese national, but recently I've been researching other ways to...
WHO: Tobacco Tax Increase Has Resulted in Decreased Consumption
In the year since China's Ministry of Finance announced an increase in tobacco taxes, tobacco prices throughout the country are up and consumption is...
Understanding the Five-Year Tax Rule for Foreigners: Do You Need a Tax Holiday in 2016?
The five-year tax rule for foreigners is something that most of us have heard about but often is not fully understood. In short, regardless of...
Favoring the Foreigners: Do Laowai Have it Easier in China than Waidiren?
Chinasmack has posted a translation of a video that's been making the rounds on Youku and Youtube contrasting the living situations and standards of...