Has anyone found a way to pay their taxes in Thailand when their bank account has been closed due to DTV?
For anyone who responds, there's no need. That's because you come from a country with low tax rates and they don't ask for proof.
I spoke to the tax authorities about it, and even they don't know how to justify bringing money into Thailand without a Thai bank account. I already have my tax ID.
Ideally, I would like to avoid changing my visa.
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The question discusses the challenges of paying taxes in Thailand without a local bank account after the closure due to DTV. Various responses provide insights on alternative payment methods, such as paying in cash, remitting funds from foreign accounts, and directly visiting the Revenue Department. Some comments suggest that in certain cases, foreigners may not need to pay taxes, especially on tourist visas, while others highlight the importance of maintaining records for tax declarations. Overall, there are options available for those facing issues with bank accounts and tax payments.
a tin alone doesnt mean anything. but if you need to pay you can transfer cash from bank into their account easily. use wise or some remittance service for it.
I also would like to have proof of paying taxes somewhere. Withdrawing cash from your foreign account in Thai ATM or transfering to another Thai bank account (not your Thai bank account, but to your landlord for your rent, for example) can be considered a remmitance as well from what I understood. The agency that does the taxes for me told me that. But it's my 1st year, so I didn't actually do it yet.
However, from what I understand you don't need to prove anything to anyone when doing your tax declaration. For example if you will claim that you have 200,000THB assessible income then that's the tax that you will pay for. No one is asking you to prove that. IN CASE they investigate you then they might.. but even if you are wrong, blame you for what? that you paid too much tax? 🙂
I am going to clarify this point with the same agency. But generally, tax declarations in most countries work like that. You pay for whatever you declare that year and you prove this or that only in case they investigate..
PM me if you'd like, so that we can exchange experiences.
Vladi Trop Thanks for the feedback. In my case, this is not the first year that I have filed a tax return. I go directly to the tax office to make sure everything is correct. Last year I was on an ED visa and this year on a DTV with the closure of my bank account with Bangkok bank they told me that I could only justify the beginning of the year. They told me that a revolut account where I show transfers to pay rent is not accepted.
In France, you have to declare only the money you earn, but if you're audited, you have to prove that you're resident in Thailand for tax purposes. Without an official document showing that I pay taxes in Thailand, this could cost me several tens of thousands of euros.
Maybe a way is to withdraw at ATM in Thailand from your foreign credit card, then print the bank statement of your foreign account, and print your invoices if freelance or employment contract if employed, so that proves you remitted money into Thailand and that the money has been earned this year
Participant anonyme 901 bank statement from foreign bank account is not accepted same as if you show the withdraw. I already ask them... thanks for reply 👍
We're looking into the same thing. We're keeping a track of everything coming in and just making notes of it with transfer recipets. We're hoping to manage it carefully so our tax will be zero and we fill in the tax form as no tax owing. We will e-file and then anything outstanding can be paid in cash at the
Participant anonyme 959Yes, I'm doing the same thing, but it doesn't seem to be acceptable to the tax id office. At least when I went there a month ago.
Anonymous participant 959 if it's the Thailand side, I'm not sure what you mean exactly. Have you got your TIN? (tax number) or is that what you're struggling to get?
Inventing your own laws or what? 😂 That's not how things are working when you spend over 180 days in Thailand per calendar year. Various scenarios for which you may or not pay taxes but saying "tourists" aren't paying taxes is wrong. Yes for "tourists" who spend less than 180 days.
not on the Thailand I live in. How long you not working for a Thai company inside Thailand or you own a Thai company or real estate and earn money with rental you do not pay anything. All the DTV kids know nothing about Thailand and what are the laws and how to handle it. Unable to open a bank account or solve immigration issues it's really funny what do you want here. 😁 Btw I had 13 bank account over the last 15 years with 6 different banks. It's may be not easy but possible.
I arrived in Thailand two years ago. The law is clear: anyone staying more than 180 days and bringing money back to Thailand must pay taxes. In any case, I need a document certifying that I am taxed in Thailand for my country of origin. This is my second visa. I switched to DTV for simplicity's sake. I work online and go out of the country from time to time.
You may need to remit a good amount of cash and make sure you're considered as a fiscal resident here in Thailand (by spending over 180 days per calendar year here). Not sure if you qualify for this year (as per declaration deadline) but next one should be fine.
As for paying for taxes, you can do so directly at the nearest Revenue Department Office, with Truemoney or at some banks.
Participant anonyme 208 You can only be considered a tax resident if you spend more than 180 days in the country. You also need admissible proof that you are bringing money back to Thailand.
Yes, as I said 180 days and over per calendar year. I don't think Thailand needs you to prove you brought cash as soon as you declare it yourself. Is that a requirement from your country?
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