Moving Out of the UK? Here’s How to Get Your Tax Planning Right
Most UK citizens moving abroad have a lot on their plates: adjusting to new living costs, housing, and day-to-day life in a new country. The last thing on their minds: their ongoing UK tax obligations. A lot of the time, it’s only when income is questioned or an unexpected tax bill arrives in the post… Continue Reading Moving Out of the UK? Here’s How to Get Your Tax Planning Right
Expat Taxes Guide – How to Handle Your UK Self Assessment Tax Return
Tax rules in the UK catch a lot of expats out. The UK has its own way of taxing income and reporting earnings, and it often works very differently from what you’re used to outside the UK. Getting up to speed as soon as you arrive is very important. It’s how you protect yourself from… Continue Reading Expat Taxes Guide – How to Handle Your UK Self Assessment Tax Return
How the US-UK Double Tax Treaty Affects Your Filing Obligations This Year
If you live in the UK but still have tax ties to the US, chances are you’ve asked the same question more than once: Why am I filing in two countries? With different rules around what gets taxed where, it’s enough to leave anyone’s head in a spin. And while the US-UK double tax treaty… Continue Reading How the US-UK Double Tax Treaty Affects Your Filing Obligations This Year
How to Determine Your UK Tax Residency as an Expat
One of the most important things to get right when you move to the UK is your tax residency. It takes a little effort to get your head around, but it’s worth getting right to avoid a lot of stress down the road. Many make the mistake of thinking that because they live here, they’re… Continue Reading How to Determine Your UK Tax Residency as an Expat
The CGT Reliefs UK Expats Miss (and How to Claim Them)
Selling a property abroad after moving to the UK often feels like a win – until the tax bill lands. Many expats don’t think about Capital Gains Tax (CGT) until it’s already due, and by then it’s easy to assume the amount is fixed. But it usually isn’t. Every year, people who’ve relocated to the… Continue Reading The CGT Reliefs UK Expats Miss (and How to Claim Them)
Do UK Expats Pay National Insurance? Here’s What You Need to Know
You’ve moved to the UK, started a job or set yourself up independently, and suddenly NI is coming out of your pay – or you’re being told you need to register for it. But do you have to pay it? And what does it cover? That all depends on how you’re working in the UK… Continue Reading Do UK Expats Pay National Insurance? Here’s What You Need to Know
What Counts as UK Income Tax for Expats? Your Guide to UK Tax When Living Abroad
Living abroad doesn’t necessarily mean leaving UK tax behind. Many expats are surprised to learn that even when they’re no longer based in the UK, HMRC may still expect a cut of certain types of income. But it’s not always obvious what counts as UK income. Rental money from a flat you still own? Dividends… Continue Reading What Counts as UK Income Tax for Expats? Your Guide to UK Tax When Living Abroad
Everything UK Expats Need to Know About Inheritance Tax Rules
The UK is a popular destination for expats due to its culture, career opportunities, and lifestyle – but inheritance tax (IHT) is rarely top of the moving checklist. A very common mistake expats from European countries, the Middle East, and across the world make is assuming that, because their estate is outside the UK, it’s… Continue Reading Everything UK Expats Need to Know About Inheritance Tax Rules
Staying on Top of Your UK Expat Tax Paperwork
If you’ve just moved to the UK – or you’re about to – there’s probably a long list of things you’re trying to sort out. Housing, banking, healthcare…and then there’s taxes. Getting your taxes sorted isn’t exactly exciting, but getting your head around it early saves you from annoying setbacks later. A big part of… Continue Reading Staying on Top of Your UK Expat Tax Paperwork
