Since TAX and DTV keep coming up and we keep seeing headlines that thai authorities want to get stricter with enforcing the tax
.....Are there any countries currently which successfully enforce tax on money brought into their country (and how do they do it?)?
....Will the thai tax authorities go straight to Thai banks (if you have one) and request they share information on how much money is being brought in?
....With people without a thai bank it seem almost impossible for them to enforce tax on remittance income
....I'm probably gonna go back to working in thailand because I don't suddenly want to be lumped with a 200,000 k baht tax bill etc...
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion centers around concerns regarding the enforcement of tax on remittance income by Thai authorities, particularly for expats holding various visa types like the DTV visa. Commenters share insights on taxation practices, emphasizing that the focus seems to be on high-value remittances (over 20 million Baht), rather than smaller amounts. Many believe that without a Thai bank account, it would be challenging for authorities to track and enforce taxes on those earning income outside Thailand. Furthermore, there is a legal perspective on being taxed on income already taxed in the expat's home country, like the USA. Overall, while there is anxiety about future tax enforcement, many commenters suggest that the actual risks may be overblown and that most expats are unlikely to be targeted unless they handle substantial sums.
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