Why should I care about my salaries tax if it is paid by my employer, or do I have to pay tax before leaving the country?

Yes. It is mandatory for each taxpayer to leave Hong Kong after paying his taxes. You are still a taxpayer even if your taxation is borne by your employer,. Employers, tax representatives and taxpayers have to give their payment returns and supporting evidence as early as possible in order to prevent the problem of estimated assessments.

I have paid my tax before leaving Hong Kong. On the other hand, I am entitled to a bonus from my employer. Does my employer need to file another IR56G with the payment of the bonus deducted from it?

Yes. After tax clearance, if you receive any remuneration which is liable to salaries tax, both you and (former) employer must go through the tax clearance process again. Your employer will be required to file another or revised IR56G to report the bonus. The payment of the bonus will be held back for one month after filing the form IR56G. The additional tax should be paid and subsequently, a new Letter of Release will be issued. The release letter will allow your employer to give you the bonus payment. Please note that you should update the IRD about your current correspondence address.

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