The Taichung Branch, National Taxation Bureau of the Central Area, Ministry of Finance said that the first round of tax refunds for foreign taxpayers who selected to receive their tax refund through direct deposit when filing their 2025 individual income tax will be allocated to the taxpayer's designated account on August 3, 2026. 

 The Branch explained that foreign taxpayers can opt for direct deposit of tax refund of individual income tax. During filing, the taxpayer can designate that tax refunds be transferred directly into an existing New Taiwan Dollar denominated bank (post office) account belonging to the taxpayer, spouse, or dependents filing jointly. The National Taxation Bureau will directly transfer the tax refund into the designated account; however, if for some reason the refund cannot be transferred into the designated account, a tax refund check will be issued and the taxpayer will be notified to collect it. For taxpayers who do not choose to receive tax refund via direct deposit, a tax refund check will be sent to the taxpayer, who can then cash it at a financial institution. 

The Branch also pointed out that there are two rounds of tax refund direct deposits for alien individual income tax. The first is on August 3, 2026, and the second is on September 11, 2026. If foreigner taxpayers do not receive the deposited tax refund on August 3 or September 11, 2026, they can consult the Taxation Bureau where the current residence address is at the time of tax declaration (according to the residence address contained in the ARC card or the entry and exit permit). If the residence address is in Taipei City or Kaohsiung City, please contact the National Taxation Bureau of Taipei, MOF or the National Taxation Bureau of Kaohsiung, MOF. If the residence address is in other counties and cities, they can inquire with the branch office and service center of the National Taxation Bureau in the region.   

The Branch urges foreigners to make more use of direct deposit of tax refunds. There are many benefits, including reduced processing costs, less time spent at the bank, and avoids the risk of lost checks. Taxpayers can choose direct deposit whenever they file their individual income tax. It is safe, trouble-free, and convenient. 

If you have any questions, please call the toll-free service number 0800-000321 for consultation, and we will do our best to serve you.

Contact person: Taichung Branch, Individual Income Tax Section , Mr. Lin Wen-Yen
Tel: (04)22588181 ext. 271