As a foreigner residing in Taiwan, fulfilling your tax obligations doesn’t have to be a daunting task. With the convenience of e-filing, you can efficiently manage your annual tax declaration using your Health Insurance Card and password. Follow this step-by-step guide to navigate the process seamlessly.

Step 0: Familiarize Yourself with E-Filing and Tax Payment Services

Before beginning the e-filing process, visit the official website of the National Taxation Bureau of Taiwan to gather essential information here

Step 1: Register for a New NHI Account

If you don’t already have one, register for a new account on the National Health Insurance (NHI) platform here. Refer to Figure 1 for guidance.

Figure 1: Register new account

Step 2: Download the Necessary Software or Use a Web-based Platform

Download the required software for e-filing your taxes or access the web-based platform here. Get acquainted with the systems using the user guides provided for reference. I got a PDF instruction in 2022, you can get it here for your reference

Figure 2: You can download or directly use web-based platform

Step 3: Filling the Tax Return

A. Via Web-based Platform:

  • Refer to Figure 3 to select the login method, preferably using your Health Insurance Card and password for convenience.
  • Input your ARC ID and NHI password as shown in Figure 4 to access the system.
  • Follow the system prompts to fill out your tax return accurately. Refer to Figure 5 for guidance.
Figure 3: Select the method to log-in system
Figure 4: Login page
Figure 5: Download your data

B. Via Mobile App:

  • Access the tax filing app and select the login option as depicted in Figure 6.
  • Enter your ARC ID on the login page (Figure 7) and follow the prompts to download your data (Figure 8).
  • Input your NHI password (Figure 9) to proceed to the tax system.
Figure 6: select the option to log-in
Figure 7: Login page
Figure 8: Select the first option to download your data
Figure 9. Enter your NHI password to go to the tax system

Step 4: Download Your Data

Follow the instructions provided in the system guide to download your tax data securely.

Step 5: Payment

Choose your preferred payment method, whether credit card, Mastercard, or cash, to settle your tax dues.

Step 6: Check Payment Status

Verify the status of your payment by visiting this. Input your information into the system as shown in Figure 10 and Figure 11 to check your payment status.

Figure 10: Check your payment service through the website
Figure 11. Enter your information on the system to check your status

Conclusion:
By following these straightforward steps, you can efficiently complete your tax declaration and payment obligations as a foreigner in Taiwan. Good luck, and may you have a pleasant day ahead!