# Taxes As a Landi teacher, you are an independent contractor, not an employee. As an independent contractor you are responsible for paying taxes and fulfilling all legal obligations in your country of residence. The amount you need to set aside will vary based on your state, local, and federal laws. The responsibilities mentioned above could change along with future government policy changes in China. If you need a proof of your salary, please contact the HR team for help. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://landi-english.gitbook.io/landihandbook-2x/pay-structure/taxes.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.