File the annual individual income tax reconciliation (个税汇算) every year from March to June, and fill in the special additional deductions (专项附加扣除) that apply to you
- High value
- Evidence A
- Saves money
- Free
- Takes minutes
- No willpower
In plain words
These kinds of people can usually get money back: those who worked only a few months in the year, those who changed jobs mid-year, and those who did not fill in deductions such as children's education, mortgage, rent or supporting parents. It takes a dozen minutes or so on your phone. If your comprehensive income for the year is under 120,000 CNY (12万), or the tax you would owe is under 400 CNY, you can skip it.
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Translated from the Chinese original. Original book, section 5, tip 2. This section is about money and spending. It is general information, not financial or investment advice. Content may be out of date and rules differ by place. When you actually deal with an agency, a doctor or a court, follow what local officials, doctors and lawyers tell you. Disclaimer