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Will I be penalized for not being taxed from 1999-2012 as I worked abroad?

Posted 24 June 2015

Fyka says:
15 June 2015 at 15:00

Been working abroad in cruise ships between 2003-2012. Returned back homed in 2012 and was unemployed until Feb 2014 where am currently employed. Do I need to supply any other documents to confirm this?

TaxTim TaxTim says:
15 June 2015 at 15:12

No you will not be penalized, that income earned is exempt under tax law.

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