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Is This Legal? Do I Pay Taxes? Confused!

  • 23-09-2011 3:07pm
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    Robdude
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    I'm a US Citizen who moved to Dublin with my wife. My wife is a full-time student at UCD and because of that, she can stay in the country for the duration of her studies (4 years).

    I don't have a green card or a work permit and I'll need to leave Ireland when my 90 day visa expires, then I will fly home and fly back, and be able to stay another 90 days (and that's perfectly legal).

    The thing is - while Irish companies seem to have no interest in hiring someone without a green card/work permit already; I'm working full-time for a company in the United States. It's all software development work that can be done anywhere.

    I was told I can't legally work 'in Ireland' without a green card. Does that mean it's illegal for me to work for a US company while living exclusively in Ireland? Do I need to pay taxes on my income earned while living in Ireland, even though I can't get a green card or visa to work in Ireland?


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  • #2
    Victor
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    That is slightly complicated. Income tax wise:

    1. The US IRS will seek to tax you on everything.

    2. The Irish Revenue Commissioners may seek to tax you on part of your income, but as you are paid in the US, you might not. Immigration may want to know what you are living on. I don't know if they talk to Revenue on things like this. As you will be in Ireland for c 180 days per year, you may be liable. They law changed on this in the last year or two, so checking with an accountant may be useful.

    As we don't have property taxes (until next year), you will only be liable to them in the USA. However, you will have to pay the likes of vehicle taxes, council charges and health expenses in both. Your American health insurance may or may not cover you here, so you need to check it out.


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