TikTok’s Chinese Workers Seek Tax Compensation for US Relocation

Some of TikTok’s Chinese employees are requesting company compensation for additional taxes incurred due to their relocation to the US, according to people familiar with the matter.

The workers are asking TikTok to cover any tax liabilities exceeding the 45% cap they would be subject to in China, the people said, requesting not to be named because the matter is private. They argue that failure to do so could undermine Chinese workers’ willingness to relocate to the US.

The company is discussing the situation with employees, held meetings and arranged calls with tax consultants to address staff concerns, the people ...