TravelerEastWest

Actually the answer is simple and you might have guessed many people love to eat meat but they feel that it is not good for their health so plant based products taht tase similar to meat are a stepping stone to a whole food plant based diet. I could be wrong but step by step more and more studies seem to support a plant based diet. As for profits company's like to give people want they want and make lots of profits... very normal...

Thank you folks for the ideas. The real estate question is interesting as I wonder if the BOI is interested in cashflow or only taxable income? Misty's post leads me to think cashflow is considered even if not taxable income - which is good BOI staff are friendly and helpful but don't always think outside the box...

Ben Zioner Thank you for your thoughtful response! My friend is not yet receiving a pension, but has the passive income and age... I am wondering what type of letter he should write to the BOI - I am not sure as I submitted Form 1040 so it was easy for me. I did receive a message with someone who used a Thai CPA to write that a Thai return was not needed. Also he wrote a letter stating that his country did not require a tax return...

If someone is over 50, has health insurance in Thailand of over the correct amount, and more than $80,000 in annual interest income. But is from Europe and not required to file a tax return anywhere - how do you correctly for the BOI show (in English) your annual income - without a tax return and is that allowed or is a tax return required?

I am not asking you if I made a typing mistake in a hurry - i am telling you the fact that I made a mistake maybe you are new to Thailand or not a native speaker of English (use of "thou" tells me this most likely..) or you are much smarter than those who I talk to about visas here as visa renewal and reports etc are used interchangeably by most people. They are probably not technically correct but they are what people use. I would strongly advise you to be careful about assuming you know what people said or intended. I think this forum has rules about making personal attacks such as yours. You may want to considering being polite and trusting what people say... Good luck with your questions I will ignore you going forward and I hope you have the courtesy to do the same for me... Again all the best ti you.

I am an American I tried to help you - please ignore my comments going forward as you prefer not to listen... Good luck with your form... There was no lack of concern for you, just the opposite I was trying to help, (maybe I don't know the same meaning of the word cavalier) apparently you don't want help and that was my mistake. I apologize for trying to help you it will not happen again.

Correct it is a trivial matter because almost everyone quickly sees it is a typo just like some of us make spelling or grammar mistakes as English is not their first language or they are working full time... Cavalierly was rudely and incorrectly used _ There was no lack of concern for others, just the opposite I was trying to help. And it was certainly not important as it is common knowledge that you don't renew your visa after one year but after five years (maybe) usually, therefore an obvious and clear typo next time I wont post as people such as yourself are somewhat challenging to deal with... Please do not comment on my posts going forward...

Sometimes you need to read between the lines - use your intuition...

You know what I mean... I assume that you are being funny.Yes he did his one year reporting at the immigration office near the air[port. For the agency's this is a new field - do your due diligence and be very skeptical I learned to be careful talking to all of the agencies and getting different answers going direct to the BOI was the best in the end..

I am fairly certain they have or at least know what it us now as a friend who lives in CM got his LTR visa a year ago and did his visa renewal at CM in person it was very easy. I wonder about all of the services that have only recently been "certified"... my intuiton is that you would do a quick job yourself.

Easy to do update at CM Immigration in general as they have a drive through window - 1,000 baht is very expensive for filing a report...

Go for a local Thai CPA that speaks English ask them for references related to Thai taxation if that is what interest you. If not find an American CPA not an EA with a questionable education... Or A UL CA etc. Good luck!

LTR staff are probably correct... Good idea to calculate the tax both ways!

Form 46 was required for my WP LTR Pension so company income and salary immigration reviews teh work permit application - it was easy to do They didn't tell me the required salary but probably the normal requirements...

Thank you

For international flights when traveling with a Thai family member any special ways to stay together and move quickly?

Does the LTR visa speed up domestic flights?

I was at the BOI office and after I got my digital visa i asked about forms for teh annual report 1) Form 95 can be filed at any immigration office 2) 90 day reports can still be filed - not a problem He wasn't sure about using the mail.

My friend liked the one from this thread better than the one he filled out - I sent him an email with a copy of the one from this thread - not sure I think it was form 95? Two possibilities: 1) The form he filled out won't work and they will tell him at some point - not a big problem. or 2) He filled out the wrong form but they said mai pen rai and accepted it... Note it was not rejected. i think number 2

Misty Thank you for your help - I have appointments available now! I am in Chiang Mai so I have to try for 11am unless I get up at 5am... for an early flight...

My friend actually didn't tell me if he got a receipt but after looking at an example from this thread of the one year form he said that one looks better...

Thank you Misty - yes three dots but nothing happens... I will email them - I didn't know that calling was an option...

I have my LTR Pension visa now I am applying for the digital work permit. I have uploaded all the requested documents and have a "Qualification Approved" status and am on screen 1. How do I now get an appointment? Thank you!

On my monitor the type is not overly large - maybe something is off with my settings?I I shall have to consult with someone who is good with these things. I do not shout in person or online ever - end of story. For some it is easier to read and you are the first person ever to suggest this. By mentioning those four years and where you were employed you opened up questions; please do not blame others when you prefer not to speak about your tax background or lack thereof. I agree again this is your right. As a courtesy to you I won't mention the missing four years again as I don''t want you to be uncomfortable. Confusing that you know about the general deduction yet feel such confidence is placed in the taxpayers again it seems to clearly not support your stated theory as does my practical but very limited experience in Thai tax life, but again you have a right to your opinions right or wrong. we have something in common - I found out about that deduction by accident from my wife's CPA. As for removing posts that would be a bit much; removing posts should be reserved for bad language, violence, prohibited quoting - etc. if you are not comfortable with readers being curious your education and experience - which is 100% directly related to the topic as you brought it up... Again I do think that you are kind and mean well. Thank you for your many hours trying to help people.

Hello Mike Lister, Thank you for your thoughtful and friendly comments: 1) Your disclaimer will be ignored by some of your readers - evidence of that is by a recent poster who was very uncertain about what to do... you replied that you would be happy to help (sounds a lot like advice to readers). Note I am impressed with your kindness I think you are clearly a nice person who it would be fun to have a cup of coffee with... 2) Your comment on HR Block is actually an interesting one - they (and other firms like them) prepare many returns and typically do not employ CPAs or other qualified staff - what they do is recruit seasonal workers who they train for a few hours. They are actually very much in your old field - finance those without experience in the American tax industry are unlikely to know this... They make money - lots of money by making high interest loans for tax refunds. I do not know what percent of their customers would use them without the loans probably a very small number? Not really sure what your mention of UK taxpayers shows but since I have never been to the UK (but would love to visit one day to walk in the Lake District and visit the V and A museum) I will not comment and take it as your thoughts... In regards to education systems, I do know a bit about the UK education through accounts from friends who grew up and taught there. One thing comes to mind the early narrowing of subjects in high school compared to the American system with many electives. Like the sports world, there will be fans of both. And I do see advantages to both systems but prefer the American system. Both because the American system tends to be more fun (I know not a serious response) and because the American system tends to lead to thinking outside the box. Although Darwin and others in England are amazing! The Thai Revenue department thinks a bit differently than you imagine (and all tax practitioners in Thailand know about these rules) - They do not always trust those with small businesses (such as street noodle sellers) they stand nearby and count sales and then tell the taxpayer how much to pay. Just an example but a real one told to me by a Revenue department district director. This shows the lack of trust in the skill set of the population. That was a practical example, on a more theoretical level they know that bookkeeping can be difficult for those who are not trained in that skill so for some small businesses - they simply say - you have no need to keep track of your expenses at all - not all, as it is not practical- instead, they give you a percent of revenues - such as 60% as an automatic deduction. If you haver the slightest doubt of what I am saying ask a Thai tax professional on either side of the street a CPA of Revenue department auditor. You will never see such a kind practice by the US IRS - never... I have no idea what is allowed in the UK maybe you can tell us? I am still very curious about your 4 years at Deloitte which is a fantastic firm and very large - were you in the tax department as you hinted at or a totally unrelated area? I ask as if you were a tax guy I very much need to give you a great deal of respect as four years in their tax department would mean you know great deal about the tax world. If you have no real-world tax experience or a recent tax law education - you should not be offering to help elderly forum members - I get it that you have a good heart but again unless someone has experience and or education in the field it is perhaps not really being kind... As for your mention of the average Expat's skills in Thailand I really don't know; but in general due to a lack of language skills yes, they are at a disadvantage. At home, someone who is a good reader but not skilled in taxation can read about a new tax law and be alerted to research it or pay for advice - in Thailand that could be difficult. Thai CPAs are very inexpensive and something you may know is the fact that tax returns prepared by CPAs have a very low probability of audit compared to those done by individuals. You may or may not know this - did you mention this fact in your guide and did you know this? All CPAs know this. Thinking aloud - if someone enjoys doing complex crossword puzzles and playing chess etc. doing your Thai tax return yourself may be an interesting challenge? Just a random thought I could easily be wrong. I understand that you truly believe in your positions and I compliment you on your kind intentions. Softly, gently, and politely I don't agree with your opinion of your advice and theories - but I am eagerly awaiting your response to my question about the nature of your four years at Deloitte.