Do I need to file personal income taxes in Thailand if I received my work permit in December?

Feb 22, 2022
3 years ago
Louis *******
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Hello everyone I had a question about taxes related to a non b visa. Idk if this is the correct place to ask these questions so if it’s not then sorry. Anyway, the time to file personal income tax in the US is coming up and from my understanding I have to file taxes in both countries separately. Now I didn’t receive my work permit until December 28th of last year. My employer is telling me I don’t need to file taxes on this income in Thailand until the end of my contract in September when my work permit needs renewing. My main question is if that is actually correct? Should I wait until the end of the work permit to pay the taxes? Or does Thailand have a specific deadline to file personal income taxes by? This is my first year working overseas so I appreciate any info on this. Maybe my question is a bit silly but just looking for any general guidance on this stuff thanks in advance.
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The inquiry addresses the obligations of a US citizen working in Thailand under a non-B visa regarding personal income tax filings. The poster is uncertain whether taxes on income should be filed in Thailand immediately or at the end of the contract. Responses indicate that Thailand has a tax year similar to the US, ending around April, and emphasize the importance of filing taxes regardless of the timing of the work permit. It's recommended to consult a tax professional familiar with both Thai and US tax laws.
John *******
If your first pay check was in January, you do not have to file. I usually file and pay my taxes at the end of Feb. Since I turned 65 2 years ago, I do not file or pay Thai taxes.
Thao **********
Thailand has a similar tax year like the US, beginning Jan 1 and ending roughly April.

As a US citizen, you need to report your income anywhere you work... Whether you decide if you're going to work under the table is up to you. For Thailand, you should file your taxes with the provincial Dept of Revenue, or pay someone to do it for you if you don't want to deal with it.

If your employer is paying your taxes, ask for a Tax ID # and get it in writing whatever they said to you about your tax situation. Just incase you file later in Thailand and you find out they never paid and YOU owe money.

My employer said they didn't have to file because I didn't make a certain amount. However, when I talked to my Thai lawyer, they said I must file, but it's likely I don't pay anything since my income was low. Additionally, I had to establish my own Tax ID #, which the employer should have done... Which they didn't do.

If I were you, I'd join the Teachers Rights in Thailand group on Facebook, where many people cover this topic... It's something along that name.

Best to consult with a someone experienced with tax laws for Thailand and the US to be safe.

Most importantly, when did you get your first salary from this employer? I think the work permit defense is the employers way of hiding the fact they had you working prior to receiving the work permit, which is illegal.
Louis *******
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@Tew **********
I got my first salary at the beginning of January. Thanks for the reply it helps a lot.
Thao **********
@Louis ******
then you will file your first Thai taxes for 2022, which happens next year.
Louis *******
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@Tew **********
oh I see it depends on when I get the salary then? Not when I worked the days.
Thao **********
@Louis ******
you could have worked and not received pay. If you got paid the first time, ever, in January 2022 then you will file for 2022, around Jan 2023.
Nigel *********
I pay my taxes here in thailand monthly. This may not be the definitive answer, jut how my accountant does it. I would make an appointment with the business accountant and get an answer directly from them.
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