sanchobkk Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Hi, After several years working in a company in bkk, My boss offers me an health insurance for my family. Can the company pay the premium directly to the insurance company ? I ask this quite weird question 'cause my boss told me he has to give me the amount and then I pay the premium by myself. Doing that, I will pay tax on it, because it will be took as an income. Any advise to avoid paying tax on an expat health insurance ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firefan Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Yes, from a tax perspective that would mean that the extra benefit (health insurance) should be taxed. That said; It sounds like your employer is letting you get your own individual private insurance - rather than through a group/company policy - and that is actually an advantage as the insurance will then not expire/be cancelled should you lose your job. It is also an advantage in case you during the cover become sick with an illness - that could be considered "pre-existing" - should you have to switch to a private insurance later on (as they would NOT cover that) - I.e. as an individual private insurance you can simply continue to pay (by yourself) in the future - not having to re-apply with new illness (pre-existing) and that point. So it might actually be worth paying the tax on it.... your mileage may vary Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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