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Expenses paid to 'unidentifiable' parties
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 23/02/2016
» All business enterprises from time to time may encounter a situation in which they make payments to a recipient, but its identity cannot be proved to the satisfaction of tax authorities. We are not talking about a payment made in a sham transaction simply to receive a tax deduction but a payment that completely fulfils the cardinal rules such as those made on an arm's-length basis and exclusively spent for business purposes.
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Deductibility of guaranteed amounts by fund sponsors
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 03/10/2017
» Property funds have long been popular with investors in Thailand, where the mutual-fund structure is being phased out and funds are being converted to real estate investment trusts or REITs. Raising funds from investors through such vehicles often involves a guarantee from the originator to increase confidence in the investment. This can be the starting point for problems on the tax front.
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Tax issues and business transfers: the devil is in the details
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 25/07/2017
» Ever since tax incentives for business reorganisation were introduced two decades ago, different issues have arisen intermittently, especially as they relate to an entire business transfer (EBT), which has become a popular practice.
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Looking for tax incentives? Make sure you comply
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 13/06/2017
» Tax incentives can be as sweet as honey, but making a mistake in compliance, inadvertently or otherwise, can leave a taste as bitter as gall. Corporate taxpayers have learned this painful lesson in light of court rulings on the tax treatment of losses carried forward from Board of Investment-promoted businesses.
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Using the tax system to reduce inequality is a work in progress
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 24/01/2017
» The seriousness of economic inequality was portrayed dramatically by Oxfam International last week, when it reported that the eight richest people in the world own as much wealth as the 3.6 billion who make up the poorest half of humanity. In Thailand, the wealth held by the 50 richest people has been estimated at 25% of the country's gross domestic product.
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When receivables are seized to pay off tax debts
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 29/11/2016
» The government has been giving away a lot of tax packages -- not only as a new-year present but all year round. It started with a tax amnesty programme (without calling it an amnesty), and has also offered allowances for those who spend at Thai resorts during holidays, double deductions for new investments, and tax incentives for investors that take significant steps in contributing to technological growth.
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Broader interpretation boosts anti-avoidance rules
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 20/09/2016
» Businesses seeking to structure cross-border transactions in ways that help them avoid paying tax are finding it more difficult as authorities worldwide step up information sharing. One such example is the Global Forum on Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes, which is driven by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development and has 135 members. The cabinet recently approved Thailand's membership in the forum.
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Complications arising from new stamp duty rules
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 26/07/2016
» While stamp duty is a type of nuisance tax that tends to be forgotten, failing to comply with its requirements could have distressing consequences. An instrument that is not properly affixed with stamp duty may be subject to surcharges that could climb as high as 600% of the original duty. As well, it could be prohibited from being used as evidence in a court of law.
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Correcting flaws in the tax system: vote yes or no
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 09/08/2016
» The referendum on the draft constitution has been staged successfully and the people have spoken. In the same spirit, perhaps it's time that the Revenue Department listened to the voices of troubled taxpayers and corrected some of its mistakes promptly and transparently.
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E-payment and bank secrecy: what's next
Business, Lawalliance Limited Company, Published on 17/05/2016
» It has long been understood that a taxpayer has the right to a contractual arrangement that will allow him or her to incur the lowest tax cost where possible. Nothing in past constitutions or the new draft requires Thai nationals to choose a transaction that would expose the parties to the heaviest tax burden, as long as the transaction is within the law.
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