I don’t normally weigh in on this kind of stuff, but here’s my 2c as an ACTUAL international tax accountant who has experience with expatriate tax 
Here’s what likely happened- Niji most likely tried to DIY their international payroll taxes without hiring a global mobility consulting firm- so they withholding taxes for Japan payroll at a non-resident rate, without consideration for international treaties or the Liver’s own country’s income taxes. If this is the case, it’s entirely possible Michi can get some money back with amended Japanese tax filings. In either case, it’s an incredibly sloppy handling of an issue that should be taken care of by the employer.
And for folks who say that your own income tax is your own responsibility, in cases like this where foreign entities are hiring talent, it is not only customary but expected that they are responsible for navigating your international tax issues and payroll taxes. The fact that they couldn’t refer her to an accountant or a lawyer for this SHOWS they didn’t have a global mobility firm they consulted with, since we are accountants and have law firms we work with regularly to refer people to.
Here’s what likely happened- Niji most likely tried to DIY their international payroll taxes without hiring a global mobility consulting firm- so they withholding taxes for Japan payroll at a non-resident rate, without consideration for international treaties or the Liver’s own country’s income taxes. If this is the case, it’s entirely possible Michi can get some money back with amended Japanese tax filings. In either case, it’s an incredibly sloppy handling of an issue that should be taken care of by the employer.
And for folks who say that your own income tax is your own responsibility, in cases like this where foreign entities are hiring talent, it is not only customary but expected that they are responsible for navigating your international tax issues and payroll taxes. The fact that they couldn’t refer her to an accountant or a lawyer for this SHOWS they didn’t have a global mobility firm they consulted with, since we are accountants and have law firms we work with regularly to refer people to.ポストを翻訳
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parrot4chan
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Niji took money from Michi's cut of the earnings for "taxes" without ever paying her taxes
Relevant timestamps: 4:38 & 17:57
youtube.com/watch?v=o0q3Cs
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