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Can I be a tourist in Thailand but still qualify as a tax resident due to my length of stay?

Tax Residency in Thailand Visa Status and Tax Implications Tax Liability Foreign Income Tax Filing Requirements

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Can someone explain to me how I can be a resident in Thailand for tax purposes (180 days+) and classified as a tourist on my visa?

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In Thailand, your visa status, such as being on a tourist visa, does not impact your tax residency status. To be considered a tax resident, you simply need to be present in Thailand for 180 days or more within a calendar year. It's essential to note that being a tax resident doesn't automatically result in tax liability unless you have taxable income in Thailand, such as a local job or investments. Keeping thorough records, including passport stamps to prove your residence duration, is advisable for tax-related purposes.

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Anonymous ******************

Anonymous ******************

Don't forget that even being thai tax resident (180+ days), other country can also say that you are tax resident from the country ( work / family / business / .. ), you need to close "eveything" to avoid this issue.

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There are also some tax companies that can help you get your tax number and file your taxes. Make sure you complete everything before March 31. It’s helpful to keep proof throughout the year (for example, credit card payments) and, of course, passport stamps to show that you stayed longer than 180 days. Then there should be no problem.

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Elías ********

Elías ********

It's the same in all countries. The term tax residence has nothing to do with your visa status or even your citizenship. You can be a Korean national and not be a "tax resident" in Korea, or vice versa.

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Andrew ********

Andrew ********

Tax status and visa have nothing to do with each other - if you are in thailand for 180 days out of the year your income is assessed for tax liability

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Greg ********

Greg ********

@Andrew *******

Not all income is assessed. Only assessable income. You are inferring in that sentence all income will be assessed if you are a tax resident. It is not. Are you a Thai Tax Resident and have you ever submitted a tax return in Thailand?

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Andrew ********

Andrew ********

thats why I said income is assessed for tax liability meaning they will determine what is taxable- i fall under the DTA between the US and Thailand - my understanding is i still have to report income and show that it falls under the DTA - like back in the states you still file but report deductions

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Greg ********

Greg ********

@Andrew *******

You do not have to report income outside Thailand if it is not remitted to Thailand.

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Ian **********

Ian **********

Becoming tax resident does not mean you have a tax liability in Thailand. If you bring untaxed earnings onshore to a Thai bank account, you have a Thai job, or you have investments in Thailand then you have a tax liability here. If none of those apply just enjoy your holiday.

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Pete *******

Pete *******

nope, I’m quoting the Revenue Code which is the tax law of Thailand.

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Pete *******

Pete *******

not correct, taxation in the home country is irrelevant to whether Thailand taxes that income. A tax credit may be available to you but Thailand will tax assessable income.

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Ian **********

Ian **********

I'm telling you what my local tax office told me and you are quoting some expensive international tax lawyer who is looking to make money.

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Elías ********

Elías ********

this is different from case to case, according to the specific DTA rules of each country with Thailand. Tax matters are always complicated. There are no blanket rules. Sometimes even people from the same citizenship have different rules depending on age (some countries offer benefits for retirees).

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Pete *******

Pete *******

Simple, your visa status is irrelevant to your tax residency status.

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Scooter *****

Scooter *****

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so how do I pay tax here when I can’t get a tax ID number

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John **********

John **********

you can get a tax id

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Elías ********

Elías ********

if you "can't" get a tax ID, it means you don't have taxes to pay, if the Revenue department is the one telling you can't get it.

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Anonymous ******************

Anonymous ******************

@Elías *******

ask them to get a paper to confirm it ;), my local revenue department did not want to give me one, I call main bangkok revenue department, they say I can ( i want ).

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Anonymous ******************

Anonymous ******************

Have you applied for a Tax ID?

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