@Tony *******

Assumptions don’t help when filing tax returns. Don’t assume anything…

You assumption that I was a tax resident in any year is just plain wrong.

@Todd ********

You’re totally right. 👍

@Bob *********

1) So how many people do you know who hired shady agents? Do you really think they will advertise their stupid move on Facebook?

2) Those who were sent out probably aren’t meeting you this week, because they were sent back!

But then again, “I’ve never seen it so it doesn’t exist” is really the best thing to write. Can’t argue with such cunning debaters. 🤣

@Andy ***********

No need to be paranoid.

Being careful and plan well is key.

But that is the same when crossing the street, even downunder.

@Cyndie *******

No mass exodus at all, despite the nuisance of having to fill out only one more form per year.

@Tony *******

You missed it. Filing for 2028 will not consider income from 2027 or earlier if you became tax resident in 2028.

Think about it!

It’s all about when you become tax resident.

@Bob *********

until they ask why your balance from the year before was zeroed out on the day after you received the stamp…

Or they ask for the bank documents of that bank account, which you don’t have because your shady agent never gave you access…

We don’t care about your 12 subsequent income payments, Sir. Please first show us where your previous bank balance went and prove it never went below 400k.

Oops!…

Bye bye! Have a safe trip home!

@Todd ********

Really? I would immediately report this shocking discovery to CNN. Surely you’ll get a honorary mention in their newsflash. They might even interrupt their show to go live with you! Wow! Amazing discovery!

@Graham ******

Chances are he’s right, but some (those bringing in untaxed income from abroad) will.

Most pensions are already taxed at (higher) foreign rates so they won’t be (additionally) taxed.

People with foreign future untaxed (three adjectives!) property sales could be in for an unpleasant surprise.

Note that the other countries may think differently. The Dutch tax office keeps telling people there is a new tax treaty, but it hasn’t been signed by Thailand.

Under the old rules you could choose the country where your income is taxed. Most Dutch chose Thailand because the rates here are considerably lower.

In the new treaty, ratified by Dutch parliament, you pay tax “at the source”, in Netherlands (for pensions).

If Thailand doesn’t ratify the new tax treaty then next year I will choose to pay taxes in Thailand. I guess the Dutch government will put much pressure to get the new treaty signed asap, definitely before 31 Dec.