Tax advisers upcountry for the tax resident staying over 180 days- any recommendations?

[Scouse123]

Yesterday I tried a number of times to contact Expat tax Thailand, based in Bangkok, and their website was not working correctly to submit my details. Their website was full of glitches.

 

After this I got to thinking, that with living in Isaarn, I was then wondering if any people who are living up this way have any recommendations for a straightforward tax adviser that is closer to home?

 

Bangkok was quoting 7,500 baht for a simple basic service, staying within the new rules and submitting the tax forms, which, if it must be done, sounded OK.

 

However, they quote 7,000 to get a Thai tax number, which I think I can obtain myself easily and FOC.

 

I am just looking for the basic service, informing me of my deductible allowances and submitting the forms. I don't believe I will have tax liability.

 

Also, I have been with my partner for 28 years but never married, we live together, houses and cars in her name together, does anybody actually know if she qualifies as a Spouse for tax purposes?????

 

I was going to apply for a tax ID, but I have heard some members have been turned out at various revenue departments, because these departments not being up to speed with these new tax rules, or know nothing about them.

 

Should I just wait for further clarifications from the government announcements?

 

https://www.expattaxthailand.com/ignoring-thailands-new-tax-rules-is-it-worth-the-risk/

 

 

 

[IvorBiggun2]

1 hour ago, Scouse123 said:

Should I just wait for further clarifications from the government announcements?

Yes

[StraightTalk]

2 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

Yesterday I tried a number of times to contact Expat tax Thailand, based in Bangkok, and their website was not working correctly to submit my details. Their website was full of glitches.

 

After this I got to thinking, that with living in Isaarn, I was then wondering if any people who are living up this way have any recommendations for a straightforward tax adviser that is closer to home?

 

Bangkok was quoting 7,500 baht for a simple basic service, staying within the new rules and submitting the tax forms, which, if it must be done, sounded OK.

 

However, they quote 7,000 to get a Thai tax number, which I think I can obtain myself easily and FOC.

 

I am just looking for the basic service, informing me of my deductible allowances and submitting the forms. I don't believe I will have tax liability.

 

Also, I have been with my partner for 28 years but never married, we live together, houses and cars in her name together, does anybody actually know if she qualifies as a Spouse for tax purposes?????

 

I was going to apply for a tax ID, but I have heard some members have been turned out at various revenue departments, because these departments not being up to speed with these new tax rules, or know nothing about them.

 

Should I just wait for further clarifications from the government announcements?

 

https://www.expattaxthailand.com/ignoring-thailands-new-tax-rules-is-it-worth-the-risk/

 

 

 

Yes, it’s wise to wait for announcements expected before the end of the year. You then can obtain a Tax ID for free from your local revenue office. To the best of my knowledge, Thailand does not recognize de facto relationships.

"I don't believe I will have tax liability."

I think the spreadsheet for calculating taxes provided by 'pauku1' is pretty nifty.
<https://aseannow.com/topic/1318120-revenue-department-contact-reports/#comment-18647010>

[GypsyT]

What's the lower limit you must start to pay?

How many % tax of it?

 

[EVENKEEL]

9 hours ago, Scouse123 said:

Yesterday I tried a number of times to contact Expat tax Thailand, based in Bangkok, and their website was not working correctly to submit my details. Their website was full of glitches.

 

After this I got to thinking, that with living in Isaarn, I was then wondering if any people who are living up this way have any recommendations for a straightforward tax adviser that is closer to home?

 

Bangkok was quoting 7,500 baht for a simple basic service, staying within the new rules and submitting the tax forms, which, if it must be done, sounded OK.

 

However, they quote 7,000 to get a Thai tax number, which I think I can obtain myself easily and FOC.

 

I am just looking for the basic service, informing me of my deductible allowances and submitting the forms. I don't believe I will have tax liability.

 

Also, I have been with my partner for 28 years but never married, we live together, houses and cars in her name together, does anybody actually know if she qualifies as a Spouse for tax purposes?????

 

I was going to apply for a tax ID, but I have heard some members have been turned out at various revenue departments, because these departments not being up to speed with these new tax rules, or know nothing about them.

 

Should I just wait for further clarifications from the government announcements?

 

https://www.expattaxthailand.com/ignoring-thailands-new-tax-rules-is-it-worth-the-risk/

 

 

 

 

[NoDisplayName]

After 28 years, you probably have a pink ID.  You use that number to file tax returns, and don't require a separate TIN.

 

You can easily file in person at your local TRD.  Take your papers, sit down with a staffer, and they'll fill in the forms for you.  Most likely, you won't have enough assessable income, and they'll tell you that you don't need to file.

 

If you prefer to file online, have your partner contact the tax office to have your pink ID activated for the online system.  Once setup, you can file online in about 10 minutes.

 

You get additional exemptions and deductions for insurance for a spouse, but not a partner.