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Are the bonuses taxable in Japan if you are a Japanese resident? My wife seems to think bonuses in Japan are not taxed like regular income but that doesn't sound right to me.

No matter you are foreigner or Japanese, you have to pay tax. That is No exception!!
Bonuses are also deducted and nowadays income tax is soaring due to fiscal deficits.

drop24

27th Apr 2019 16:38

Thanks I thought it sounded too good to be true.

A321drvr

27th Apr 2019 18:28

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

gtseraf

28th Apr 2019 03:43

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Originally Posted by A321drvr (Post 10457442)

As with any move to any job, there are those who love it, those who hate it and those who tolerate it. The company has experienced consistent attrition throughout most of its history, at some stages worse than others. Right now, the way I see it, attrition rate is higher than average. Anyone planning on working as a contractor in a foreign land should accept the fact that you will be a guest worker in a strange culture, you are not there because it gives the company a warm fuzzy feeling in the stomach, you are there to meet a demand that the company cannot meet from within, for whatever reason. It is very challenging, can be very intimidating and is definitely not ideal for everyone. I would personally not be leaving a secure job to venture into the world of contracting in a foreign land, just my 2 cents worth.

Who stole my meds

28th Apr 2019 14:13

Tax

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Originally Posted by Kein09 (Post 10457204)

No matter you are foreigner or Japanese, you have to pay tax. That is No exception!!
Bonuses are also deducted and nowadays income tax is soaring due to fiscal deficits.

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?

Fratemate

28th Apr 2019 22:44

No. (Plus some letters to enable me to post).

Who stole my meds

29th Apr 2019 04:27

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Originally Posted by Fratemate (Post 10458464)

No. (Plus some letters to enable me to post).

Awesome........(Awesome was too short. I added this so I can post)

B-757

30th Apr 2019 03:21

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Originally Posted by Kein09 (Post 10457204)

No matter you are foreigner or Japanese, you have to pay tax. That is No exception!!
Bonuses are also deducted and nowadays income tax is soaring due to fiscal deficits.

..With all respect, this statement is incorrect..I know several contract pilots, who are not taxed on a foreign income..Yes, 0 tax..
..It all depends on tax agreements between different nations..Confirmed information..

Fly safe,
B-757

gtseraf

30th Apr 2019 03:32

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Originally Posted by B-757 (Post 10459363)

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.

B-757

30th Apr 2019 04:54

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Originally Posted by gtseraf (Post 10459368)

..No argument here..I was referring to the commuters, as AJX does not sponsor residency in Japan, I believe..Thanks,

Fly safe
B-757

RUMBEAR

30th Apr 2019 05:15

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!

The Dragon

30th Apr 2019 07:08

With regards to the medical, what happens if you can't stand on one leg with your eyes closed for 1 min?

jrmyl

30th Apr 2019 07:14

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Originally Posted by The Dragon (Post 10459454)

With regards to the medical, what happens if you can't stand on one leg with your eyes closed for 1 min?

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.

jrmyl

30th Apr 2019 07:16

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Originally Posted by B-757 (Post 10459389)

..No argument here..I was referring to the commuters, as AJX does not sponsor residency in Japan, I believe..Thanks,

Fly safe
B-757

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.

The Dragon

30th Apr 2019 07:18

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Originally Posted by jrmyl (Post 10459457)

Thanks Jrmyl, maybe a yoga class or two required before then just to be sure ;-)

The Dragon

30th Apr 2019 07:23

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?

B-757

30th Apr 2019 07:53

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

jrmyl

30th Apr 2019 09:07

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Originally Posted by The Dragon (Post 10459466)

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.

JFL	1st May 2019 00:52

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).

jrmyl

1st May 2019 07:11

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Originally Posted by JFL (Post 10460179)

It's good you aren't talking about any company sponsored VISA as they don't offer any type of that.

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.

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