Tax law is different all over the world but one thing is pretty consistent in that everyone pays their share of tax..
[/QUOTE]..RUMBEAR, the only tax advise that I have given to anybody, and will give, is to go have a chat with a tax lawyer..
..This is how I happen know that some countries, mostly in the EU, do not charge tax on work performed overseas (with some restrictions applied usually)..It all depends on international agreements between different countries..
..So like you said, there are a few lucky contract pilots around, who are living in the fantasy world..
Fly safe,
B-757