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1、Personal Income TaxPersonal Income Tax (PIT) is a direct tax levied on income of a person. A person means an individual, an ordinary partnership, a non-juristic body of person and an undivided estate. In general, a person liable to PIT has to compute his tax liability, file tax return and pay tax, i
2、f any, accordingly on a calendar year basis. 1. Taxable Person Taxpayers are classified into “resident” and “non-resident”. “Resident” means any person residing in Thailand for a period or periods aggregating more than 180 days in any tax (calendar) year. A resident of Thailand is liable to pay tax
3、on income from sources in Thailand as well as on the portion of income from foreign sources that is brought into Thailand. A non-resident is, however, subject to tax only on income from sources in Thailand. 2. TAX BASE 2.1 Assessable Income Income chargeable to the PIT is called “assessable income”.
4、 The term covers income both in cash and in kind. Therefore, any benefits provided by an employer or other persons, such as a rent-free house or the amount of tax paid by the employer on behalf of the employee, is also treated as assessable income of the employee for the purpose of PIT.Assessable in
5、come is divided into 8 categories as follows : (1) income from personal services rendered to employers; (2) income by virtue of jobs, positions or services rendered;(3) income from goodwill, copyright, franchise, other rights, annuity or income in the nature of yearly payments derived from a will or
6、 any other juristic Act or judgment of the Court; (4) income in the nature of dividends, interest on deposits with banks in Thailand, shares of profits or other benefits from a juristic company, juristic partnership, or mutual fund, payments received as a result of the reduction of capital, a bonus,
7、 an increased capital holdings, gains from amalgamation, acquisition or dissolution of juristic companies or partnerships, and gains from transferring of shares or partnership holdings; (5) income from letting of property and from breaches of contracts, installment sales or hire-purchase contracts;
8、(6) income from liberal professions; (7) income from construction and other contracts of work; (8) income from business, commerce, agriculture, industry, transport or any other activity not specified earlier. 2.2 Deductions and Allowances Certain deductions and allowances are allowed in the calculat
9、ion of the taxable income. Taxpayer shall make deductions from assessable income before the allowances are granted. Therefore, taxable income is calculated by: TAXABLE INCOME = Assessable Income - deductions - allowances Deductions allowed for the calculation of PITType of Income Deductiona. Income
10、from employmentb. Income received from copyrightc. Income from letting out of property on hire1) Building and wharves2) Agricultural land3) All other types of land4) Vehicles5) Any other type of propertyd. Income from liberal professionse. Income derived from contract of work whereby the contractor
11、provides essential materials besides toolsf. Income derived from business, commerce, agriculture, industry, transport, or any other activities not specified in a. to e.40% but not exceeding 60,000 baht40% but not exceeding 60,000 baht30%20%15%30%10%30% except for the medical profession where 60% is
12、allowedactual expense or 70%actual expense or 65% - 85% depending on the types of incomeAllowances (Exemptions) allowed for the calculation of PITTypes of Allowances AmountPersonal allowance - Single taxpayer - Undivided estate - Non-juristic partnership or body of persons 30,000 baht for the taxpay
13、er 30,000 baht for the taxpayers spouse 30,000 baht for each partner but not exceeding 60,000 baht in total Spouse allowance Child allowance (child under 25 years of age and studying at educational institution, or a minor, or an adjusted incompetent or quasi-incompetent person)30,000 baht 15,000 bah
14、t each (limited to three children)Education (additional allowance for child studying in educational institution in Thailand)Parents allowance Life insurance premium paid by taxpayer or spouse Approved provident fund contributions paid by taxpayer or spouseLong term equity fund2,000 baht each child 3
15、0,000 baht for each of taxpayers and spouses parents if such parent is above 60 years old and earns less than 30,000 bahtAmount actually paid but not exceeding 100,000 baht each Amount actually paid at the rate not more than 15% of wage, but not exceeding 500,000 bahtAmount actually paid at the rate
16、 not more than 15% of wage, but not exceeding 500,000 baht Home mortgage interest Social insurance contributions paid by taxpayer or spouse Charitable contributions Amount actually paid but not exceeding 100,000 baht Amount actually paid eachAmount actually donated but not exceeding 10% of the income after standard deductions and the above allowances2.3 Tax Credit for dividends Any taxpayer who domiciles in Thailand and receives dividends from a juristic company or partnership incor
