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Revenue Department boss calls on tax residents in Thailand to file 2024 returns by March 31
totally agree but it is also my understanding that the Thai revenue dept must inform clearly if ALL income or only assessable income is necessarily reportable. Funny how well over a year into this new interpretation and we have such little info from the Govt. -
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Here comes the smog (do do do do)...
I've answered your questions for you, you're welcome. -
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SO who of you guys live in Thailand?
Possibly it was the sneering reference to poms that started it. -
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Widow of deceased former US Naval Officer
It's entirely possible that, as a surviving spouse of a retired military member drawing a military pension and social security, she would be entitled to certain benefits under each type of retirement plan. For the surviving spouse of a retired military member: • Eligibility: Surviving spouses may qualify for DIC if the veteran’s death was service-connected or if the veteran was receiving a permanent total disability rating for at least 10 years prior to death. The veteran must have been discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. • Benefits: DIC provides a monthly tax-free benefit to eligible survivors, which is designed to help with living expenses. 2. Survivors Pension • Eligibility: This benefit is available to low-income, un-remarried surviving spouses of wartime veterans who meet certain service requirements. The veteran must have served at least 90 days on active duty during a wartime period or have served a minimum of 24 months. • Benefits: The Survivors Pension is a tax-free monetary benefit that can help cover basic living expenses. 3. Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) • Overview: The SBP provides a continuous lifetime annuity to surviving spouses after the retiree’s death. Retired service members can allocate a portion of their retirement pay to this plan, ensuring financial support for their spouse. • Benefits: The annuity typically amounts to 55% of the deceased member’s retired pay and is available for life unless the spouse remarries before age 55, which suspends eligibility. 4. Social Security Survivor Benefits • Eligibility: If the deceased service member had sufficient work credits under Social Security, the surviving spouse may be eligible for benefits based on the deceased’s earnings record. This includes benefits for spouses caring for dependent children or those over age 60. • Benefits: Monthly payments can assist with living costs, especially if the surviving spouse is caring for minor children. 5. Additional Benefits • Burial Benefits: Surviving spouses may receive assistance with burial costs and related expenses through VA programs. • Health Care and Life Insurance: Eligible surviving spouses can access health care services through the VA and may qualify for life insurance benefits depending on the veteran’s coverage. These benefits are designed to provide financial stability and support to surviving spouses as they navigate life after the loss of their military partner. It is advisable for survivors to contact the Department of Veterans Affairs or relevant military benefit offices to understand their eligibility and apply for these benefits effectively. She pay also be entitled to some benefits under Social Security if the retiree was covered. Anyway, there's probably something there, so the should perhaps contact both the department paying the military retirement (if that's what he was getting) and the Social security Administration. She will likely need to prove that she was married and. for how long, and will need a death certificate and so on. -
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Yes, Virginia, Donald J. Trump WILL be the first convicted felon to become U.S. president
Well, 51 people in the DNC rolodex said it was. -
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Revenue Department boss calls on tax residents in Thailand to file 2024 returns by March 31
Yes, that is not in doubt, and something that I have mentioned before. The difference is, I dont care about 10 different tax offices. I care what my local tax office has to say. -
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Revenue Department boss calls on tax residents in Thailand to file 2024 returns by March 31
I note, and see that these are supposedly quotes from the Thai Revenue Dept concerning the filing of tax forms - I see that it says exactly what I have been reading in the TRD instruction web site plus what I have been reading plush what is mentioned in webinars etc -"assessable" income - and that phrase in English means to me that if one has a US govt or other government civil pension that is not taxable except in one's home country, then that plus SS is not taxable by DTA either, and/or an LTR, one doesn't have to file unless they do have some assessable income. If like me they have no other income, then filing is not required unless they are changing the rules on not having ASSESSABLE income. Until I see that in the TRD, where ALL income whether assessable or not must be reported and filed then I will do nothing.- 1
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Building a house in Thailand
You hit on the major issue about building a home here. I too wanted to build but after being here I've realized this is only reasonable if you personally fulfill two requirements: 1. You are experienced and have some degree of expertise in all phases of home construction including structure, foundation, plumbing, electrical. 2. You are willing to proceed slowly enough on construction that you can personally monitor and oversee the workers doing their jobs. Yes, I suppose that somewhere in Thailand there are competent builders and workers who can perform these duties for you. I've just never met any am not willing to trust someone to pick them for me. After living in a rental house and then buying and making numerous repairs on what I bought I have a clear view of work standards and the expertise of all the flavors of 'engineers' I've seen involved. Some of their techniques offer gifts that keep giving for years. Little or no solvent used on plumbing pipes and Fittings, poor electrical connections, wire laid in unsealed pvc conduit and the buried having nicks in insulation that eventually finds moisture and electrolyses the copper until it dissolves, poorly laid tile with inadequate mortar that rise like tombstones as time passes, etc. ONE THING THAT MUST BE DONE! I would never build a house here without ALL plumbing and pipe runs, except septic tank/sewer runs, being FULLY ACCESSIBLE along side of foundation,under a raised floor, or in the attic. Failure to do so means you will eventually find yourself breaking up concrete floors or walls to access and repair the poor workmanship as I have found on several occasions including all the pipe feeding and circulating my pool water. My observation is that everything in Thailand must be done three times to actually succeed at any task including immigration, repairs, new construction simply because it is NEVER done right the first time. So if you need a hobby that keeps you busy f**king with your house for the rest of your life then let them build it for you without any oversight. If you can't provide or hire the right knowledge and experience to look over the shoulder of each and every tradesman continually as they work then you will pay for it many times over. You are facing an almost insurmountable challenge. You've been warned. Your mileage may vary but mine has averaged -30mpg for over 8 years. (a leak in the tank,fuel lines,fuel pump,etc )
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