Thailaw Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I have used Joe Krebs in Chiang Mai for the past several years to do my US Federal Income tax return (Form 1040). I just got a message that he is in the US for several months, so I don't know if he will do my taxes (unlikely) this year (2014). They are due to be filed by 15th October. Does anyone use and can recommend a person (with contact information) who can do my US taxes? Pattaya area is preferable, but anywhere in Thailand will work. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purushanti Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 If you can handle the whole deal by email, perhaps Joe, or his partner, would be available. Persistence in using noth email addresses at his site might pay off. If this works out for you, let us know. This question comes up a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonsalviz Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Turbo tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailaw Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 If you can handle the whole deal by email, perhaps Joe, or his partner, would be available. Persistence in using noth email addresses at his site might pay off. If this works out for you, let us know. This question comes up a lot. Thanks. I have sent e-mails to both e-mail addresses on his site and previously used by him on e-mails to me. I have had no response to any e-mails sent to either address since Monday. By chance does someone has a phone number for his partner? Or any one else offering US tax preparation service in Thailand? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DogNo1 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Turbotax or TaxAct both work well. The first year that you use the software is tedious. Beginning in the second year the programs remember most of your info and carry forward the previous year's investment and income details. Everything is available online these days: SSA statements, pension statements, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BADDAT Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I use KPMG in bangkok but they are not cheap and my company pays for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailaw Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 I use KPMG in bangkok but they are not cheap and my company pays for them. Thanks. I may consider a firm like them if I can't find a CPA from the US living in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lefty Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Check the US Embassy website they used to have a listing of tax preparers in Thailand... Lefty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailaw Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Check the US Embassy website they used to have a listing of tax preparers in Thailand... Lefty I cannot open that link, I tried. And, as of late 2014, it was badly out of date, listing only 1 or 2 people that offer US tax preparing services and those no longer are in the business. Not really a surprise for the US Government/State Department -- we're from the Government and we're here to help.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purushanti Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 https://www.taxsamaritan.com/ Not based in TH, yet on Chiang Mai US consulate list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptHaddock Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 Find a tax preparer in the US and send the documents by email. If you have to have a conversation with him use skype. Cheaper and not hard to find a qualified preparer. Why would you need to see him face-to-face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dorayme Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I have used TurboTax for years and highly recommend it. It walks you though step by step. I have done my taxes by hand since I was 16 but have used the tax program for almost 20 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiantFan Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 TaxPlan in Singapore is always good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maisodni Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Try: [email protected] but - based in Bangkok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maphraw Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 TurboTax is excellent but I still cannot understand why I need to pay with a credit card or debit card that has an American mailing address. Last year I had to run around asking people if they had a credit card with an American address so I could complete my return and send it in. Most, for obvious reasons, were reluctant to share their credit card information with me . Finally, I emailed my brother who was willing to go into my tax return and use his name and card to make the payment. They won't accept checks, or bank transfers either. I decided to change the Thai mailing address of my American bank to my brother's mailing address in the USA and was then able to use my own debit card. At first my bank would not allow me to use an American mailing address because I live in Thailand but they eventually agreed to change it. One would think that with hundreds of thousands of American expats living and working overseas, TurbTax would be a little more accommodating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailaw Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 TurboTax is excellent but I still cannot understand why I need to pay with a credit card or debit card that has an American mailing address. Last year I had to run around asking people if they had a credit card with an American address so I could complete my return and send it in. Most, for obvious reasons, were reluctant to share their credit card information with me . Finally, I emailed my brother who was willing to go into my tax return and use his name and card to make the payment. They won't accept checks, or bank transfers either. I decided to change the Thai mailing address of my American bank to my brother's mailing address in the USA and was then able to use my own debit card. At first my bank would not allow me to use an American mailing address because I live in Thailand but they eventually agreed to change it. One would think that with hundreds of thousands of American expats living and working overseas, TurbTax would be a little more accommodating. Thanks for all of the replies, very much appreciated. Someone contacted me -- let's hope it works out well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRight Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 TurboTax is excellent but I still cannot understand why I need to pay with a credit card or debit card that has an American mailing address. Last year I had to run around asking people if they had a credit card with an American address so I could complete my return and send it in. Most, for obvious reasons, were reluctant to share their credit card information with me . Finally, I emailed my brother who was willing to go into my tax return and use his name and card to make the payment. They won't accept checks, or bank transfers either. I decided to change the Thai mailing address of my American bank to my brother's mailing address in the USA and was then able to use my own debit card. At first my bank would not allow me to use an American mailing address because I live in Thailand but they eventually agreed to change it. One would think that with hundreds of thousands of American expats living and working overseas, TurbTax would be a little more accommodating. You can just buy it for download on Amazon or use HR Block's software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asoke Man Posted October 10, 2016 Share Posted October 10, 2016 (edited) Olivier Wagner is a thoughtful US tax preparer based in Bangkok. He's also experienced with Streamlined Filing procedures if you need to catch up on unfiled previous years. Website www.1040abroad.com Edited October 10, 2016 by metisdead 18) You will not post phone numbers, email addresses, business names, or web/Facebook/Twitter/Google+ addresses in posts or signatures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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