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Is VA Disability taxed in Thailand?
Does Thailand tax VA Disability?
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VA Disability payments are not taxable in Thailand as they are treated as a government pension and do not count as assessable income. This means individuals receiving VA Disability benefits will not face taxation on these funds in Thailand. However, recipients may still be subject to federal and state taxes in their home country, particularly in the U.S. It's important to consider the details of the tax treaties between Thailand and the recipient’s home country, as these can affect tax obligations.
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Ole ***************
From Norway disability pension is taxed both in Norway and Thailand according to the DTA we have, but you save a lot money tax to both countries
Matthew *********
Why would they. It's not income there for not taxed in America and sure the hell not in Thailand.. And I sure wouldn't have it deposited into a Thai Bank either. I use my navy federal ATM card here just fine.
Terry ********
Matthew Plymale , I have my VA check on Direct deposit to Bangkok Bank, never once had any problems at all.
Jason ***********
No brother
Johnny ********
Nope
Robert ********
No
Larry *************
No. And it’s also tax free at State and Federal levels.
Michael *******
No. Neither does the US government…
Ken *******
Government retirement, pentions, or disability can ONLY be taxed United States. This is directly from United States / Thailand Tax Treaty. You still may be required to file a tax return in Thailand to show where the money came from.
Matthew *********
@Ken ******
VA disability isn't taxed in any state in America. It's not income Therefore no taxKen *******
Matthew Plymale I was referring to the wording in the Thailand United States Tax Treaty as it applies to any type of US government payment.
Jim ********
@Ken ******
if the income Thailand is non-assessable (VA disability) there is no tax filing requirement. The filing obligation depends on whether you have other assessable income and the applicable filing threshold, not simply whether foreign money entered Thailand.
Rodney *********
Eric *******
No, but you still have to pay fed and state taxes to your home state.
Mark ********
Eric Beach fortunately enough, we don't...I even tried to file taxes and they wouldn't let me.
Ernesto ********
@Mark *******
is that your only income? Not goodMark ********
Ernesto Galvan no, its enough though..especially in other countries.
Corey *********
On Va Disability? You are sorely mistaken sir.
Pete *********
Eric Beach no you don’t have to pay fed or state tax on VA payments. VA compensation is tax free.
Eric *******
Pete Germany You guys are right. My bad. Was thinking about retirement 👍🏽
Greg *******
Where from?
Tore *********
You need to check your country DTA with Thailand. Might help to also mention what country you’re from.
Probably US based on how you assume everyone would know 😅
Probably US based on how you assume everyone would know 😅
Beautiful**********
Tore Valberg what an ignorant answer. Those who know what he's talking about can answer. Those, like you, who don't know what he's talking about should just scroll on!
Tore *********
BeautifulTurtle6941 so tell me which of the actual facts I pointed out is wrong?let me guess; you think country specific DTAs don’t matter and only the US has VA disability?
Who’s the ignorant one 😉
Who’s the ignorant one 😉
John *******
Tore Valberg go f yourself.
Khun *******
Tore Valberg Give up. He's Mercan.
Matthew *********
Tore Valberg he stated VA disability. That is an American thing.
Tore *********
Matthew Plymale it most definitely isn’t just an American thing lol. Pretty much every western country have VA disability programs. Canada, Australia, New Zealand and UK even call it the same. Coz you know, they also speak English and use the term “Veterans
Affairs”
What a weird thing to say.
Affairs”
What a weird thing to say.
John *******
Tore Valberg Why answer if u can not help? U are not American.
Joe ********
@John ******
But he did help. You are the one posting off topic. Try to keep up.Tore *********
@John ******
so you are saying my statement is wrong? DTA specifics don’t matter and we supposed to guess country lol 😂Every country have different tax agreements with Thailand 🤷🏻♂️
John *******
Tore Valberg VA is the VA period. It is not Russian and we Americans know what it is. Let us answer please. Geez!
Sujy *********
Tore Valberg Yes, your statement is wrong.
Kool *******
Tore Valberg everyone from the USA knows where someone asking about their VA disability payment, and in English, is from, and they answered correctly to the question.
Bankie *************
Hellll No
John **********
It's treated as a government pension so doesn't count as assessable income and therefore not taxed in Thailand
Michael *********
No
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