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  1. Show Pony

    Show Pony DI Forum Patron Highly Rated Poster Showcase Reviewer

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    I've had a TIN for 15 years now. I needed it to open a bank account (as I recall). The bank needed a TIN so the BIR could collect their taxes on what little interest my bank account generates.
    You do not need to file a tax return or have any interaction with BIR. If you have income abroad (or a pension) that is not taxed here. The BIR treats overseas income like they treat OFWs (offshore foreign workers) is not taxed.
     
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    I got an TIN for my wife when we first got married. That allowed me to claim her as a dependent on my US taxes. It is my understanding that her TIN helped get an US tourist visa faster.
     
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