As a teacher living and working in China, do I need to pay taxes on a housing allowance from my employer?

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December 2, 2023
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I pay the "fapiao" tax which is exempt in China from further tax, and cannot transfer housing allowance amount outside of China. Is CRA allowed to consider this amount as income?

TurboImpotLiseD

Is your employer a Canadian company? Did you receive a T slip indicating that the housing allowance is a taxable benefit? If so, you might have to declare that benefit and pay taxes if applicable.

dmaksymAuthor

Hello, thank you for your reply. I work for a Chinese company and pay fapiao tax on the housing allowance. Does that help to answer? No tslip is generated.

TurboImpotLiseD

There is no reason why you would pay Canadian taxes if your employer is a Chinese company, you are working and living in China. How long have you been in China? Do you have other income from Canada that you must file a Canadian return? Has CRA contacted you?