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Your RMF and the law: keep all your papers in order
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 30/05/2017
» The great economist Adam Smith once outlined four canons of taxation, one of which is certainty, or as he put it: "The tax which each individual is bound to pay ought to be certain and not arbitrary." This means that where the law denotes what tax should be collected from the taxpayer, there should be no interpretation required to expand the scope of the tax to be collected.
Realisation of expenses under the 'canon of certainty'
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 27/12/2016
» More than two centuries ago, Adam Smith set out the rule that equity, certainty, convenience and economy are the top four canons for a good tax system. But since government authorities tend to care less about these principles and more about collecting taxes, it's no surprise that confusion persists when it comes to realisation of expenses.
Handling immovable properties within the family
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 18/10/2016
» With the new land and building tax due to take effect from next year, in combination with the inheritance tax and changes to the Revenue Code on gifts from parents to children earlier this year, more people are attempting to manage their properties to save tax. Though it is everyone's lawful right to do tax planning, it is necessary to be aware of some relevant interpretations.
Significant changes in the new Thai-Singaporean tax treaty
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 15/12/2015
» Ever since Thailand and Singapore signed a new double-taxation treaty on June 11, numerous publications have provided outlines of what has changed from the original treaty that has been in effect for 40 years.
Double taxation in the AEC and tax credits in Thailand
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 14/07/2015
» The long-awaited formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) is just over five months away. Drawn by the promise of a freer flow of goods, services, investment, capital and skilled labour, many businesses are looking to expand into neighbouring countries. Of course, doing so will entail new taxes in other countries and businesses need to study how to prevent or reduce the effects of double taxation.
Change of guard at Revenue Department encouraging
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 15/07/2014
» The last two weeks have been a honeymoon period for taxpayers wishing to see an improvement in the tax environment of the country. Whether such improvements will be permanent or temporary, only time will tell.
Taxing Group Term Life Policies
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 25/03/2014
» If you plan to buy a life insurance policy on your own, it’s not much of a problem from the tax aspect. Of course, you need to think a bit if the premium you are paying actually qualifies for the tax deduction up to 100,000 baht per year. The real concern in this case is that you are using your after-tax money to buy it, which is not very effective tax planning.
New year TAX update: Corporate reorganisation and others
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 14/01/2014
» During the festive season, several new tax laws were passed quietly while all worried eyes were on Thailand's growing political uncertainty. The changes to the progressive rates for personal income tax, which offer lower tax brackets, have already been well publicised. However, the following developments are also worth studying:
Big surprises await in revamped thailand singapore treaty
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 30/07/2013
» After being in effect for more than 35 years, the Thailand-Singapore tax treaty is undergoing a major revamp.
How the Thailand-Taiwan tax treaty could help you
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 18/06/2013
» A news report last week about VAT fraud of 3.6 billion baht by more than 30 companies claiming exports of empty containers reminds everyone of the 1997 incident that misled the government to believe that Thailand's economy was still doing well due to healthy exports.