Comments on: What Americans need to know about paying taxes in Cambodia

By: Andrew Frechtman

Andrew Frechtman — Tue, 18 Jul 2023 10:27:25 +0000

In reply to Patrick Sweeney. Are Social Security Benefits and Veterans Disability Compensation Benefits subject to taxes in Cambodia?

By: Patrick Sweeney

Patrick Sweeney — Sun, 10 May 2020 12:36:29 +0000

Hello,
Cambodia levies taxes on the “salaries” of Cambodian residents, right? Would the “salary” of a US citizen resident in Cambodia include his monthly US Social Security retirement benefit?

By: Lina

Lina — Thu, 31 Aug 2017 05:34:27 +0000

In reply to Kent. It's not clear. They are applying the laws selectively (and politically)

By: Kent

Kent — Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:21:23 +0000

In reply to Richard Vidaurri. in a recent article in the Cambodia Daily, the newspaper is described as being required to pay $6.3 million for taxes, back taxes, penalties and interest. After living in Cambodia a number of years, some expats I know recently became aware of the law related to withholding tax but are hesitant to declare themselves for fear of being treated like the Cambodia Daily. Do you know if it Is possible to start paying income tax without being hit for back taxes, penalties and interest?

By: Richard Vidaurri

Richard Vidaurri — Tue, 29 Aug 2017 21:41:42 +0000

Hello, Lina: I live in Siem Reap. I get bye just fine on Social Security and Veteran’s Disability benefits.

I was actually caught up in the “employment contract” scam when I was very green here. The apartment manager (about to be fired) was in it with six “policemen.” I should have looked into this fine website beforehand.

I presume I am exempt from any taxes at all…but I’ve learned not to presume here.

Richard