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Via the tax office to Immigration?
Avoiding taxes is impossible, especially if you live in Thailand. Hans Bos shares his annual experience with the Thai tax authorities in Hua Hin, including new rules that suggest a link between tax documents and Immigration. With stamped statements, copies and unexpected questions, no one can avoid the bureaucracy. Find out what's going on and why you should be well prepared.
Thailand Tax Question: Income Tax in Thailand for Foreigners
In 2024, I have been in Thailand for less than 180 days and therefore assume that I am only liable for tax on Thai sourced income. Since I have not worked in Thailand, this only concerns the interest on my Thai bank account. I have been informed that a tax return is only required if this amount exceeds 60.000 baht. Is this information correct, and do I not have to file a tax return or apply for a TIN if the amount is lower?
I am looking for a good tax advisor in Hua Hin or the surrounding area who can help me with the tax return (PIT) for the year 2024 if you have been in Thailand for more than 180 days and are therefore a Thai tax resident.
Questioner: Arnold In the ThaiExaminer.com of last Friday, January 3, a call from the Director General of the Thai Tax Authority appeared for taxpayers in Thailand to file their 31 tax returns by March 2024. Expats who stay in Thailand for more than 180 days must file a tax return for income remitted to Thailand in 2024. The call to report was included in an article with a lot of other news concerning all kinds of tax measures. …
I know that the AOW is taxed in the Netherlands. Do I still have to declare the AOW here in Thailand? What are the approximate costs if an office in Pattaya, for example, does that for you, as I have read here for filling in the declaration?
Thailand tax question: 240 days in Thailand
I do not reside permanently in Thailand, but per calendar year I reside in Thailand for 3 periods, namely 1 period of 60 days in February and March, 1 period of 90 days in May, June and July and again 1 period of 90 days in October, November and December. In total approximately 240 days divided over these 3 different periods.
I am looking for a tax expert or office in the Pattaya area who can and wants to take care of my tax return, also to avoid double payment of tax already withheld in the Netherlands.
Thailand tax question: regarding pension buyout
Questioner: Dick In 2023 I bought out 2 small pensions in the Netherlands, together about 20.000 euros gross. At that time, wage tax was withheld from me, which was almost 7.000 euros. In March 2024 I filed my income tax return for 2023 in the Netherlands and in July 2024 I received the total wage tax back from the tax authorities in the Netherlands, so at this moment no tax has been paid on it. Now my question is, do I have to pay tax on it here?
Taxes: The road to reduction from art 23 paragraph 6
How much tax do you pay exactly on your Dutch pension and benefits in Thailand? This practical guide takes you through the figures and calculations, including tips for deductions and the right to tax reduction. With examples and links to the relevant documents, you can get started yourself to fill in your tax return correctly.
Taxes: Regional Offices Thailand
Thailand tax question: What steps after emigrating to Thailand?
I have been living in Thailand since December 2024 and am arranging my stay with a Thai Marriage visa. My income consists of savings and investment income. Tax matters, such as filling in a migration form and the status of transferred savings, require good advice. Do you have any tips or experience with tax liability after emigration? I am considering hiring an experienced advisor for certainty and a correct approach.
Thailand tax question: the average daily exchange rate over a year between Euro and THB
Do you have any idea how to arrive at the average daily exchange rate over a year between Euro and THB as used by the Thai Revenue Department?
Taxes: When is your money taxed in Thailand?
There are still many questions, especially among pensioners with Dutch income. It is also complicated and can change in the short term. In addition, Thai tax officials can be very creative with rules, and the treaty is difficult to read…
Thailand tax question: Why don't I get a TIN number?
It took a while, but I was also very busy. In order to get a TIN number I had to go to the Revenue Office in Nong Bua Lamphu. So I did that with all the necessary documents. However, I was told there that I will not get a TIN number in Thailand because I have no income here.
Thailand tax question: Wise “multi currency account” where are the accounts located?
Questioner: Peter I live in Thailand so in principle I am liable for tax in Thailand. My address with Wise is my address in Thailand. I have a multi-currency account with Wise and I wonder if the money I deposit into these accounts could be seen as money brought into Thailand? Among other things, I also have an account in Thai Baht on which I have parked a considerable amount. Due to the new tax legislation in …
After years of patience, your crypto investments look promising. With dreams of a house in Hua Hin and a comfortable retirement, practical questions arise. Is it more advantageous to cash out your cryptos directly in Thailand or transfer them from the Netherlands? And what about the Thai tax rules around crypto earnings and large transfers?
Thailand tax question: Much uncertainty about taxes and rules for Dutch people in Thailand
Tax rules for Dutch citizens in Thailand are causing a lot of confusion. From the 180-day rule to changing treaties: the picture is unclear. Pension, AOW and other income raise questions, and official bodies seem absent. New rumors about money transfers via Wise make it more complicated. Many expats struggle with this lack of clarity and hope for more help and clarity from bodies such as the embassy.
Many Dutch people who emigrate to Thailand struggle with the tangle of rules around taxes. I also sometimes lose track. How do you prevent double taxation and what do you need to arrange for your pension income? A handy guide with clear steps would be a solution for many. This article explores what you need to do as an emigrant to arrange everything properly in the Netherlands and Thailand.
Tax: Additional assessment in Thailand
Mistake? Thanks! Oh well, people can make mistakes, right? Of course, you don’t make a mistake on your tax return on purpose. But just in case … every country has a provision to correct that mistake. Thailand too, and that’s what this article is about.
Anyone staying in Thailand for more than 180 days may be faced with unexpected tax burdens. Will it really be that expensive if you transfer a large amount from the Netherlands, for example to buy a house? Or is there a fallacy? A question that requires clarification.
Thailand tax question: Shouldn't the Thai government inform us?
While many Dutch people in Thailand are eager to arrange tax matters, Thai tax offices appear to have little interest in registering foreign pensioners. This raises questions: shouldn't Thailand, as a matter of good governance, proactively provide guidelines? And is the problem perhaps due to a language barrier at the tax authorities?