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Forum: USA

Apr 11th 2012, 9:35 pm

Replies: 30

UK/US Taxes

Views: 5,285

Posted By 79chris

Re: UK/US Taxes

Right. I wouldn't say an ISA is exactly the same as a CD but certainly the interest is only paid once a year. I was initially going to declare a pro-rated value however I then looked at it from eyes...

Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas

Apr 10th 2012, 10:17 pm

Replies: 11

UK > USA after degree

Views: 1,707

Posted By 79chris

Re: UK > USA after degree

Hi TangoBlue - welcome

I have degree in computing and came to the US via a transfer (which is an L-1 visa rather than H-1). It is a process that works but be aware the opportunity may not arise...

Forum: USA

Apr 10th 2012, 9:22 pm

Replies: 30

UK/US Taxes

Views: 5,285

Posted By 79chris

Re: UK/US Taxes

Quick question on the reporting of cash ISA interest as a result of the tax years in the UK and US not aligning...

My cash ISA pays annually in March. So on my 2011 US tax return would I declare...

Forum: USA

Apr 9th 2012, 11:59 am

Replies: 19

Mortgages & Credit Score

Views: 2,599

Posted By 79chris

Re: Mortgages & Credit Score

Actually had a look at my credit score last week - I've been in the US for around 18 months - and the only things I fell down on were:
- All my reports were less than 3 years old
- I don't have a...

Forum: USA

Apr 8th 2012, 11:08 pm

Replies: 7

New in the US, what to expect for car insurance premium?

Views: 796

Posted By 79chris

Re: New in the US, what to expect for car insurance premium?

It depends on the state. Some can use your driving experience from the UK others will only recognise the time you had a licence in US or Canada.

If you're unlucky and in a state where the latter...

Forum: USA

Apr 8th 2012, 10:46 pm

Replies: 5

Another Tax Question: Declaring a one-off payment from UK

Views: 1,073

Posted By 79chris

Re: Another Tax Question: Declaring a one-off payment from UK

Thanks. It kinda makes sense - funny how the little things in the tax return dominate the confusion and stress!

Will have a chat with HMRC on Tuesday (lucky folk have a holiday tomorrow) to see if...

Forum: USA

Apr 8th 2012, 9:42 pm

Replies: 5

Another Tax Question: Declaring a one-off payment from UK

Views: 1,073

Posted By 79chris

Re: Another Tax Question: Declaring a one-off payment from UK

Thought, I'd already sent a reply but seems to have gone AWOL. Anyway...

Thanks for replying. I understand the requirement to file with the IRS as the money was paid to me during 2011. What I'm...

Forum: USA

Apr 8th 2012, 8:26 pm

Replies: 5

Another Tax Question: Declaring a one-off payment from UK

Views: 1,073

Posted By 79chris

Re: Another Tax Question: Declaring a one-off payment from UK

Thanks for replying.

I understand the filing requirement since the money landed in my bank a/c during 2011 but do I really have a choice on where the tax is paid?

As mentioned, I did not work...

Forum: USA

Apr 8th 2012, 4:34 pm

Replies: 5

Another Tax Question: Declaring a one-off payment from UK

Views: 1,073

Posted By 79chris

Another Tax Question: Declaring a one-off payment from UK

Hi

Moved over to USA from UK in late 2010. In June 2011 I received a one-off payment (bonus) from my old employer in the UK. As expected, it was automatically taxed, NI deducted and deposited in...

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