JMSIII Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Let me apologize upfront, if this is another repeat topic/question. Are there any Professional Expat Tax consultants in Bangkok, Pattaya, CM? I'm moving the Thailand the end of May, and would like to get ahead of this new tax situation. Thanks guys for any help I get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misty Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 Which jurisdiction(s) are you interested in, for example, Thai Tax, US tax, or somewhere else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSIII Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 23 minutes ago, Misty said: Which jurisdiction(s) are you interested in, for example, Thai Tax, US tax, or somewhere else? I'm will be a retired guy on Social Security income living full time in Thailand. So I'm interested in Thai Taxes and US Taxes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmarshall Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Is there some reason you would need ever to be in the same room with your tax preparer? Because, if not, you can just find one on the internet in the US, where they are after all abundant, and provide documents by email. If you need to have a discussion there is always Skype or any number of competing programs. Likely to be cheaper, as well. Many of them will advertise an expertise in expat taxes. You won't owe Thai taxes unless you have income in Thailand. Be sure to take the steps necessary to avoid liability for state taxes, if any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSIII Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 cmarshall.....Yeah I have done a lot of digging since the post, and have found I can do it with someone here in the US. Today I learned more specifics about my tax situation for next that has also made things a lot easier. Thanks for your info, I appreciate it, I will be doing pretty much what you suggested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Not sure why you would need anyone as Taxact and other online services work fine for expats with normal income sources. Only takes a few minutes to complete if normal SS/bank interest/IRA and such. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePai Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 14 hours ago, JMSIII said: I'm will be a retired guy on Social Security income living full time in Thailand. So I'm interested in Thai Taxes and US Taxes. For Thai taxation based in Pattaya the best we found is C.A.T. Accounting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSIII Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 19 hours ago, lopburi3 said: Not sure why you would need anyone as Taxact and other online services work fine for expats with normal income sources. Only takes a few minutes to complete if normal SS/bank interest/IRA and such. Having not done my taxes from a foreign country yet, I thought I would get ahead of things by asking people who have done this before. Not wait until the last minute... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMSIII Posted April 19, 2019 Author Share Posted April 19, 2019 14 hours ago, JoePai said: For Thai taxation based in Pattaya the best we found is C.A.T. Accounting Thanks JoePai, I appreciate the info. I will keep this for a just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 1 hour ago, JMSIII said: Having not done my taxes from a foreign country yet, I thought I would get ahead of things by asking people who have done this before. Not wait until the last minute... Understand but it is the same tax laws and forms and if not working and only income is US nothing different for federal tax. State tax you may want to avoid if currently paying and that can be an issue with some - but Google can be a great help. If you have more than 10k in overseas bank accounts at any time during year another form to file online (FBAR). If married to a Thai choice to file single or married (wife must declare to file married and her income would then be subject to tax). Edit: for account interest here in Thailand you just convert to USD and add on return as if 1099-INT type items (don't need actual form). As mentioned it all very easy using Taxact or other website and cost is reasonable to free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 First thing to do is register with the IRS for an online account. You can do it in Thailand but is easier to do it in the US, since it requires telephone verification Second thing is make sure you maintain a US bank account and a US address Once you have an IRS account set up, then you can do everything regarding US taxes online, to include, preparing, filing, and payment (free file if your income is under a certain amount) I think you are making too big a deal out of my taxes from a foreign country . Not much different from Thailand unless, you want to paper file and then the only downside is the time it takes to get the mailed forms to the US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 You do not have to have a US address to pay US tax (perhaps for the direct online service?) - my IRS address has been Thailand for the last two decades and tax return is submitted online via independent software. Suspect almost all will want to maintain US bank account or two although SS can be direct deposited to Thailand. Be sure to sign an electronic transfer agreement with bank prior to leaving as many require personal visit to sign (if you ever want to make money transfers using SWIFT). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutman360 Posted April 20, 2019 Share Posted April 20, 2019 I highly recommend TaxesForExpats.com Google them. I have been using them for years and give them very high regards. I too was hesitant to use an online tax preparer and wanted someone who can sit next to me, but they have never let me down. They will email you and give you all the help and advice you need. Extremely friendly and fast service. Their online questionnaire is very good and gets easier every year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted April 21, 2019 Share Posted April 21, 2019 18 hours ago, scoutman360 said: I highly recommend TaxesForExpats.com Google them. I have been using them for years and give them very high regards. I too was hesitant to use an online tax preparer and wanted someone who can sit next to me, but they have never let me down. They will email you and give you all the help and advice you need. Extremely friendly and fast service. Their online questionnaire is very good and gets easier every year. Too rich for me, maybe if I was Warren Buffet I might need this type of service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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