Menu
Expat.com

Online job. Pay taxes in Brazil or USA ?

Post new topic

Befranazier

I am a resident of Brazil but I work online for an Asian Company that deposits into an American bank account. I transfer money to Brazil through Western Union. Should I pay income tax in the US or Brazil?

abthree

As a US citizen, the US Treasury expects you to pay US taxes wherever you live on all your income, whatever the source.  Since you have a US bank account, your information is available to the IRS, so you should plan on filing your US  taxes.

Things in Brazil are more fluid, if you don't earn income here.  I'm working with a Brazilian accountant I have found to be knowledgeable and trustworthy to determine my tax liability, and recommend doing the same.

GuestPoster136

Pay in America, I am in the same boat. Work for Asian company and income deposited in America bank account. Why don’t you just ATM withdrawal here instead of WU?

Texanbrazil

Not a tax advisor and you may want to check with one, but check if there are US tax withholdings
Income paid in US and taxable should not be taxable in in BR.
Glad I do not have such issues. Pay US taxes and remember to notify US of foreign bank account drives me dingy

Befranazier

to be honest I am using Transfewise. My Brazilian wife and her father will not leave me alone about the Brazilian tax. Should I report anything to Brazil?

jland912

Pay in USA. I use Credit cards and debit for my spending here, it's less complicated.

Jim

GuestPoster136

You can send to Brazil using WU as long as you use your Passport for receiving the funds. Once you use your RNE or CPF, you will need to pay taxes

Texanbrazil

Not sure as to the above. If funds came from a taxable account in the US, it will taxed in the US. I send bank to bank and taxes are paid in US on the 1099 from US, not BR.
CPF or RNE does not matter.
Now if your work for an Asian company and paid in US, I would be looking into Asian country vs. US or if work is for goods to go to BR, that again is a different matter.

sprealestatebroker

If you are an American citizen, google and study FATCA

Articles to help you in your expat project in Brazil

  • The tax system in Brazil
    The tax system in Brazil

    If you earn income in Brazil, you'll have to pay a graduated tax to the Receita Federal, Brazil's federal ...

  • Using phones in Brazil
    Using phones in Brazil

    It's much easier these days to get a cell phone in Brazil, and phones and calling plans are inexpensive. ...

  • Accommodation in Brasilia
    Accommodation in Brasilia

    Brasilia, the country's federal capital, is home to many highly-paid government employees and foreign ...

  • Dating in Brazil
    Dating in Brazil

    If you're single and ready to mingle, then you might want to try your hand at dating after you've settled ...

  • Marriage in Brazil
    Marriage in Brazil

    Brazil can be a romantic country, and you may want to marry here. Perhaps you even want to remain in Brazil ...

  • Leisure activities in Brazil
    Leisure activities in Brazil

    Have you always dreamed of dancing to the rhythm of a Brazilian carnival? Do you wish to enjoy the sand and the ...

  • Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro
    Accommodation in Rio de Janeiro

    With an official population of about seven million people, and almost twice that number in the metro area, Rio de ...

  • Driving in Brazil
    Driving in Brazil

    If you‘re moving to Brazil for a short time, then you can use your national driving license. However, if you ...

All of Brazil's guide articles