Question 1

What if you moved to Thailand, became a tax resident, obtained a Tax Identification Number (TIN), but then returned to Australia or stayed in Thailand for less than 180 days before going home for a year? If during this period you sold your home and then returned to Thailand later, would the sale of your home be taxable? Also, if you have a TIN and become a non-tax resident, earning foreign income and returning to Thailand in another calendar year, is the sale of your home considered taxable income?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

You can have a TIN and not be a tax resident in a following year correct.

Question 2

What if you moved to Thailand, became a tax resident, obtained a Tax Identification Number (TIN), but then returned to Australia or stayed in Thailand for less than 180 days before going home for a year? If during this period you sold your home and then returned to Thailand later, would the sale of your home be taxable? Also, if you have a TIN and become a non-tax resident, earning foreign income and returning to Thailand in another calendar year, is the sale of your home considered taxable income?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

You can have a TIN and not be a tax resident in a following year correct.

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