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Moving back to UK from Canada

Hello everyone,

So I have been in Canada for the last 10 months (on a working holiday visa) and have been earning (of course) and paying the 5 different types of taxes/pension plans. I filed my taxes and got a tax return for some hundreds of dollars. However I left the UK on July 2nd 2012 and will return on Jul 23rd 2013. What do I have to do to notify the UK government of my taxes? I don't want to do anything illegal.

Also, I received a letter from the students loan company and they said that they know I am overseas, (I had not informed them, still my mistake) and they are asking for a wage slip from my Canadian employer, so that I can start paying my student loan back.

The problem is, is that I am paying a total of 25% tax here in Canada and I am just about surviving.

I have read about the tax treaties etc but I have a few questions.

Obviously the tax year in Canada runs from January 1st to December 31st so will the UK take that in to account or will they decide that it will be from the date I started employment in September 2012 until April 2013 for tax purposes?

To be honest, I have the biggest headache and it is making me feel a bit worried.

I am so confused. I hope that somebody can help me.

Re: Moving back to UK from Canada

Any ideas anyone? :s

Re: Moving back to UK from Canada

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Originally Posted by roberto_the_besto (Post 10714191)

What do I have to do to notify the UK government of my taxes? I don't want to do anything illegal.

Your best bet is to give HMRC a call. I do that myself every time I have a tax question and they are really very helpful. Just tell them your story, ask them your questions and they will usually be able to help right there on the phone.
If there is anything that you are not given a definitive answer on during the call then put your question in writing and send it to them. It takes a while but you will get a reply.

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Taxes Helpline

Please have your National Insurance number with you when you phone

Opening hours
8.00 am to 8.00 pm, Monday to Friday
8.00 am to 4.00 pm Saturday

0845 300 0627

If you're calling from abroad please telephone:
+44 135 535 9022

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You can write to HMRC by using the postal address on the most recent correspondence from us.

If you don't have recent correspondence from us then write to:

HM Revenue & Customs
Pay As You Earn
PO Box 1970
Liverpool
L75 1WX

Re: Moving back to UK from Canada

Thank you larrabee, that is really helpful. I will give them a call tomorrow. I hope I am not in trouble...durrrr!!!!!!!

Re: Moving back to UK from Canada

I have just called them. That is much better. Thank you very much :)

Re: Moving back to UK from Canada

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Originally Posted by roberto_the_besto (Post 10718160)

I have just called them. That is much better. Thank you very much :)

See!;)
When I made my first call, the lady I spoke with actually congratulated me on being proactive!
I'm really glad you feel better now!:D

Re: Moving back to UK from Canada

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Originally Posted by larrabee (Post 10716253)

I really appreciate your answer and help you have provided......