Air Japan (AJX) B767
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Asia
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Bonuses are also deducted and nowadays income tax is soaring due to fiscal deficits.
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: NAT-HLA
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi,
I have many friends from all over the world working and living in Japan, some with family, some commuting. None of them are regretting making the move from their previous jobs in SE Asia, China, Europe, US, ME, etc. In fact I'm seriously considering giving it a second thought myself as well,a I'm not too happy with news coming out of Vietnam and China lately, in addition to having enough of the crap from allover Euroland.
Just my two cents.
Agency does matter though.
drvr
I have many friends from all over the world working and living in Japan, some with family, some commuting. None of them are regretting making the move from their previous jobs in SE Asia, China, Europe, US, ME, etc. In fact I'm seriously considering giving it a second thought myself as well,a I'm not too happy with news coming out of Vietnam and China lately, in addition to having enough of the crap from allover Euroland.
Just my two cents.
Agency does matter though.
drvr
Last edited by A321drvr; 27th Apr 2019 at 20:55.
Hi,
I have many friends from all over the world working and living in Japan, some with family, some commuting. None of them are regretting making the move from their previous jobs in SE Asia, China, Europe, US, ME, etc. In fact I'm seriously considering giving it a second thought myself as well,a I'm not too happy with news coming out of Vietnam and China lately, in addition to having enough of the crap from allover Euroland.
Just my two cents.
Agency does matter though.
drvr
I have many friends from all over the world working and living in Japan, some with family, some commuting. None of them are regretting making the move from their previous jobs in SE Asia, China, Europe, US, ME, etc. In fact I'm seriously considering giving it a second thought myself as well,a I'm not too happy with news coming out of Vietnam and China lately, in addition to having enough of the crap from allover Euroland.
Just my two cents.
Agency does matter though.
drvr
Tax
It goes without saying that a pilot would have to pay tax in whichever country they are domiciled (USA, UK etc) but are you guys now paying tax in Japan as well?
..It all depends on tax agreements between different nations..Confirmed information..
Fly safe,
B-757
If you read the question to this answer, it referred to Japanese residents and THEIR tax liability. So, I believe the response is correct, IF you are a Japanese resident, Japanese national or foreigner, you have a tax liability on all income.
Fly safe
B-757
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: CASEY STATION
Posts: 191
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
B-757
I think anyone who seriously believes they can do these contracts and not pay tax anywhere is living in their own fantasy world. Everyone has to be a citizen / resident somewhere. ANA don’t provide resident visas for this contract so even if you spend your time off travelling the world you are still a resident somewhere. I don’t think it’s possible to be stateless ( although I’m sure someone will try and argue otherwise). Tax law is different all over the world but one thing is pretty consistent in that everyone pays their share of tax..
Im sure many are trying their luck at avoiding tax and I’m sure they can for a while but I’d hate to be them when the tax man knocks on the door.
I see see this as a little like speeding in your car. Some do it every day but only believe they have broken the law when they get caught!
I think anyone who seriously believes they can do these contracts and not pay tax anywhere is living in their own fantasy world. Everyone has to be a citizen / resident somewhere. ANA don’t provide resident visas for this contract so even if you spend your time off travelling the world you are still a resident somewhere. I don’t think it’s possible to be stateless ( although I’m sure someone will try and argue otherwise). Tax law is different all over the world but one thing is pretty consistent in that everyone pays their share of tax..
Im sure many are trying their luck at avoiding tax and I’m sure they can for a while but I’d hate to be them when the tax man knocks on the door.
I see see this as a little like speeding in your car. Some do it every day but only believe they have broken the law when they get caught!
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Not sure. Is that a requirement? My last medical it was feet together with eyes closed for approx 30 sec. One foot in front of the other eyes closed 30 sec and then switch feet. Didn't stand on one foot. Maybe it's for the initial one but not on the subsequent ones.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
And we do have Japanese citizens working here who are on the contract. So they would be paying Japanese tax. Otherwise, don't ask on here about if you need to pay tax or not. WE DON'T KNOW YOUR SITUATION. You need to talk to a tax professional in your country. End of story.
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Japan
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thanks Jrmyl, maybe a yoga class or two required before then just to be sure ;-)
Join Date: Nov 2001
Location: Japan
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
On another note: what is the general consensus on the shop floor regarding Direct Entry Captains? Does the employment of a DEC's have any effect on the time to command for the FO's that are currently online and moving towards their command?
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
[/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
Last edited by B-757; 30th Apr 2019 at 09:28.
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
DEC's do not affect time to upgrade for f/o's. So no one really cares if you come in as one or not.
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Japan
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
For the specific Crew contract members defined below, is the salary considered foreign earned income?
Specifically for those members who are allowed to legally stay in Japan after the work period.
I am not talking about any company sponsored VISA. I am directing this question at folks who legally remain in Japan during their non-contract/off period (e.g. married to Japanese citizen and the US member has spousal resident VISA).
Specifically for those members who are allowed to legally stay in Japan after the work period.
I am not talking about any company sponsored VISA. I am directing this question at folks who legally remain in Japan during their non-contract/off period (e.g. married to Japanese citizen and the US member has spousal resident VISA).
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: USA
Posts: 215
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
For the specific Crew contract members defined below, is the salary considered foreign earned income?
Specifically for those members who are allowed to legally stay in Japan after the work period.
I am not talking about any company sponsored VISA. I am directing this question at folks who legally remain in Japan during their non-contract/off period (e.g. married to Japanese citizen and the US member has spousal resident VISA).
Specifically for those members who are allowed to legally stay in Japan after the work period.
I am not talking about any company sponsored VISA. I am directing this question at folks who legally remain in Japan during their non-contract/off period (e.g. married to Japanese citizen and the US member has spousal resident VISA).
As far as your tax question, again, don't ask on here as we really aren't qualified to answer those questions. I can only tell you my situation as a US citizen working here. I have an apartment and have a tax professional in the US who does my taxes. I do claim the foreign earned income exclusion.
What you do is between you and your tax person.