An Australian Veterans’ Affairs Disability Pension is typically classified as a government pension. This type of pension is paid by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) It is distinct from superannuation or private retirement pensions as it serves as compensation for service-related injuries rather than retirement income.
In the context of Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs), a Veterans’ Affairs Disability Pension is typically regarded as a government pension. Our understanding is this is not taxable in Thailand under the Aus / Thai DTA.
You may find our webinar on the Thailand-Australia Double Tax Treaty useful; you can watch it here.
Category: Taxability
