Tax implications when returning to UK?

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Mar 5th 2006 | 8:23 pm

rob&kim

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Tax implications when returning to UK?

We have been in Oz for just over 2 years - just about to get our citizenship - and yes you've guessed it - thinking about returning to UK. Going through all the emotions that everyone else on this site seems to go through at about the same time (I might add). So just in case we do decide to go back is there anyone back in the UK that can tell us what the situation is regarding claiming all the tax benefits etc and letting the tax office know etc. Are there any problems associated with this aspect that anyone has encountered?

rob&kim
Noosa - Sunshine Coast, Qld

Mar 5th 2006 | 9:12 pm

Amanda&Paul

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Hiya Guys

We had our citizenship interview week before last - next ceremony is May. Will you be coming down to Brissie for your ceremony - if so we could be there together!! Hope so.

Mand&Paul X

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Mar 5th 2006 | 10:16 pm

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Did you notify the tax office that you were emigrating and would not be a resident of UK? You may find you are taxed on any earnings you made in the first year of you being away if you didn't and now that you are returning. I would make sure you have all your tax receipts from Australia just in case. I know a few people recently who have been working abroad who have been stung quite badly by the tax office, because they didn't notify them of them living overseas and they were still on their books.

Mar 6th 2006 | 8:01 am

rob&kim

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Hiya Guys

We had our citizenship interview week before last - next ceremony is May. Will you be coming down to Brissie for your ceremony - if so we could be there together!! Hope so.

Mand&Paul X

Hey - hows you. We would love to come and see you have your operation!! We are booked in on March 21st - We are thinking of throwing a party that weekend so if your up for it let us know. Hope your all okay.

Rob&Kim x

Mar 6th 2006 | 10:04 am

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Hey congrats guys - only 2 weeks to go before you are aussie-cised. We'd love to come up for a party/catch up - it's been ages!

I'll give you a ring one night this week.

Mand X

Mar 10th 2006 | 12:00 am

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Re: Tax implications when returning to UK?

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So just in case we do decide to go back is there anyone back in the UK that can tell us what the situation is regarding claiming all the tax benefits etc and letting the tax office know etc.

The people who can tell you about this is HMRC Centre for Non-residents (CNR). The web site is http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/cnr - it's worth looking through. In particular this FAQ, http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/cnr/faqs_general.htm, will tell you how to determine your residency status, what to do on leaving or returning to the UK, and other useful stuff.

You can telephone CNR and ask any questions