Do Americans living in Thailand need to file special tax paperwork if they leave for a week and return?

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If you are an American with the dtv and you 1) Stay in Thailand the first 6 months , and then 2) Travel to Korea for 1 week, and then 3) Come back to Thailand for the last 6 months, do you need to file special paperwork for taxes in US? Or do you just pay US taxes as per usual ?

Ask Thailand · Answer

An American staying in Thailand for 6 months, then traveling to Korea before returning for another 6 months, generally doesn’t need to file special paperwork for US taxes. Most responses suggest filing as usual with the IRS. The US has a citizen-based taxation policy, meaning you are obligated to file regardless of your physical location. If your income qualifies for the foreign earned income exclusion, you can benefit from a tax exemption. However, if you spend 180 days or more in Thailand, you may be considered a Thai tax resident and might have tax obligations in Thailand as well.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

So do you have to leave before 180 days or not to avoid Thai taxation? I heard you can extend for another 180 days, but then what happens with being considered a Thai tax resident since you’re over 180 days if you do extend. I have to explain this to my Canadian employer and it’s confusing.

Don ******* · Answer

You hold a US passport. The only country in the world (unless China rolled out theirs) that will tax you when you live abroad 😂. It’s the social contract of protecting you even if you live abroad.

Go talk with an US tax attorney. They’ll be able to give you a better insight

Go talk with an US tax attorney. They’ll be able to give you a better insight

Ethan ********** · Answer

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Cliff ********* · Answer

Why do you want to fund the regime?

Derek ***** · Answer

File as normal in the US, forget about Thailand filing with the dual tax agreement - but if you qualify for the foreign income exclusion, take advantage of it :-)

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Just do as normal, assuming your income is US based. Be thankful you don't owe Thai taxes

Dca ***** · Answer

travel has nothing to do with U.S. federal income taxes or other U.S. federal taxes, unless you are claiming expenses for a business or business entity

Bob ********** · Answer

Just pay your taxes in the US don’t worry about here and all the scare mongering this was talked about in 2024 and it went away don’t worry until you have something solid from the revenue department

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Assuming your income does not qualify for the foreign earned income exclusion, you simply pay your US taxes as you normally would (both Federal and whatever State that you are domiciled in) . No special reporting of any kind. No credits for being out of the country for the entire year. Uncle Sam wants his money.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Pay as usual

John ********** · Answer

I don't know about US taxes but I'd imagine you file as normal. If you spend 180 days or more in Thailand in a calendar year and bring income into Thailand by any means then you will additionally need to file in Thailand

Do Americans living in Thailand need to file special tax paperwork if they leave for a week and return?

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