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What should American men know about marrying a Thai national and US tax requirements?

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May 30, 2022

2 years ago

Terary **********

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I *think* this is good advice for American men planning to get married to a Thai national.

When at the US embassy getting your freedom to marry affidavit, bring your wife's passport with you and get a certified copy.

It's useful/necessary for filing tax US tax forms.

I said *think* because I have not yet filed US tax.

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When planning to marry a Thai national, American men should take the wife's passport when obtaining a freedom to marry affidavit at the US embassy. It's important for US tax filing, although some commenters express frustrations regarding US tax laws and dependent claims.

Ross ********

Bullocks better to not have the US government know anything about it after everything goes south

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Kevin *********

I don’t think you can get a passport for a foreign national.

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Elijah *****

Absolutely ludicrous we have to report tax to a country we dont even live in. We are the only damn ones!

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Ruth *******

absolutely agree. I can’t have my mail go to my family in California when I move to Thailand (soon), because suddenly I’d be responsible for CA taxes (I’ve lived in FL & WA for 5 years). Absolute insanity!

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Terary **********

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I got a mail box in Texas for this purpose.

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Ruth *******

@Terary *********

yeah. That's what I'm doing in FL. However, I'm sure you'd agree that family receiving the mail would be better, especially when dealing with finances. Before you say go electronic, I've tried and most of my institutions have complied properly. One seems to insist on still sending me mail. Before you tell me to move my money, I can't for one of the investments...I will NEVER use an advisor again. These problems I'm facing are one of the reasons I'm not in Thailand yet. The absurd financial rules in the U.S. have made things quite complicated...and then...there are taxes 🙂.

Living in FL, someone tells me to leave the country on a regular basis, usually in response to my having the gall to be offended by a stranger slapping my butt or something similar. I laugh and respond, "I'm trying." They have no clue as to what's involved.

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Terary **********

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Well. I don't really have to to worry about people slapping my butt, but I agree on your other points. I am having IRS issues which is a pain with foreign address.

Good luck to you

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Todd *********

Botswana also. Pick your citizenship carefully

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Elijah *****

i didnt pick it. Hahaha i was born into it. Wasnt given a choice. You know you have to pay $30,000 to give up US citizenship. Hahahaha

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Todd *********

haha, we all have our crosses to bear. It's not all a bed of roses in the big ol USA

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George *******

You cannot claim your spouse who lives overseas as a dependent,

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Garrett ***********

Filing as married and claiming someone as a dependant are 2 different things. Generally beneficial to file as married as it doubles the income threshold for each tax bracket.

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Terary **********

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But you can file married filing jointly

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Steve *****

@Terary *********

than if she have income doesn't that affect your taxes ?

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Terary **********

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Wouldn't know. She doesn't have an income.

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Garrett ***********

@Terary *********

Must be nice

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