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Forum: USA
Jun 30th 2017, 2:19 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 52,649
Posted By vulcan

Re: Transferring money from UK to USA

As you can see from my message above yesterday I initiated an exchange and transfer of GBPs from my UK account to USDs for my current account here in Texas.

This morning it was in my US account. ...
Forum: USA
Jun 29th 2017, 4:57 pm
Replies: 43
Views: 52,649
Posted By vulcan

Re: Transferring money from UK to USA

Today I transferred GBP 1000.00 from my UK account to my US account using TransferWise. I have their app on my phone. Proceeds USD 1292.38 after a charge of GBP 4.98.

Communication is...
Forum: USA
Jun 16th 2017, 12:33 pm
Replies: 188
Views: 13,876
Posted By vulcan

Re: Guns in America

I live in south Texas. Of the people I know, more have guns than don't. Those that do have guns often have more than one. The norm seems to be at least one at home and probably one in the...
Forum: USA
Jun 12th 2017, 12:46 am
Replies: 13
Views: 1,411
Posted By vulcan

Re: Auto Insurance - Who Considers UK History?

I don't remember too well but when I got my Motorcycle insurance I only had a UK licence. I remember at the time my US friend complained I got it cheaper than him even though we both rode the same...
Forum: USA
Jun 10th 2017, 6:53 pm
Replies: 13
Views: 1,411
Posted By vulcan

Re: Auto Insurance - Who Considers UK History?

I live in Texas. Allstate, Geico, Progressive and AMA all accepted my UK driving record when I arrived in 2010. I think only one was unsure at 1st but did accept it. I've also done a local...
Forum: USA
Apr 10th 2017, 1:21 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By vulcan

Re: Taking UK pension

Following my 1st 30 day letter I received another 30 day notification 2 weeks ago. Saturday I received a letter saying my certificate had been mailed to HMRC.
Forum: USA
Feb 27th 2017, 3:34 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By vulcan

Re: Taking UK pension

Thank you for that info.
Forum: USA
Feb 24th 2017, 7:44 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By vulcan

Re: Taking UK pension

This week I received a letter from the IRS as receipt of 8802. saying they are reviewing my request and will respond within 30 days.
Forum: USA
Feb 11th 2017, 3:59 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By vulcan

Re: Taking UK pension

Thank you for taking the time to give me a detailed reply. I'll give it another few weeks.
Forum: USA
Feb 11th 2017, 1:49 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By vulcan

Re: Taking UK pension

Thank you both for your reply's.
Forum: USA
Feb 11th 2017, 3:54 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By vulcan

Re: Taking UK pension

Late Dec 2016 I mailed my 2002 and an 8802 forms, check cashed early January. Whats' the next step? Who should I expect to here from, the UK tax office, my pension fund manager?

My fund...
Forum: USA
Dec 29th 2016, 3:52 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By vulcan

Re: Taking UK pension

Thank you for your contribution
Forum: USA
Dec 28th 2016, 3:02 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By vulcan

Re: Taking UK pension

" a US citizen and resident for UK tax purposes " ..........it's obviously ambiguous and I can see how you were confused.


Thank you
Forum: USA
Dec 28th 2016, 1:49 pm
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By vulcan

Re: Taking UK pension

Thank you both for your replies.


I did think "As a US citizen and resident for UK tax purposes" made my status clear enough but if you were confused I apologies
Forum: USA
Dec 28th 2016, 1:17 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,706
Posted By vulcan

Taking UK pension

As a US citizen and resident for UK tax purposes the Inland revenue say without a tax code I will be taxed at 40% by the private pension fund manager. I asked as a non UK tax payer is there any form...
Forum: USA
Nov 29th 2015, 12:58 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,280
Posted By vulcan

Re: Sending Money from UK to US

Did anyone try Transferwise. If so how did it go?
Forum: Marriage Based Visas
Nov 15th 2015, 6:34 pm
Replies: 137
Views: 20,768
Posted By vulcan

Re: Engaged! Visa journey begins...

I know how exhilarated you must feel.

Just curious, one thing I noted above. It's been nearly 5 years ago since I had my medical but a chest X-ray wasn't required although I did have a TB test....
Forum: USA
Oct 30th 2015, 10:53 pm
Replies: 50
Views: 10,072
Posted By vulcan

Re: Taking UK pensions in USA

Today Citibank paid into our account my wifes first pension payment, mine is due in a few days time. The pay date is determined by the last two digits of your NI number.

It's a relief to see it...
Forum: USA
Aug 20th 2015, 3:28 pm
Replies: 37
Views: 4,280
Posted By vulcan

Sending Money from UK to US

This might interest some of you.

Tuesday around mid day US central time I opened an account with Transferwise to do a trial transfer. About 30mins Later I sent 125 GB pounds to that account from...
Forum: USA
Aug 18th 2015, 8:09 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,558
Posted By vulcan

Re: Cannot move money from UK to Hawaii

Just less than 3 hours from the get go I've already had an email saying they've received my funds and the transfer to my US account is in process. So far so good.............
Forum: USA
Aug 18th 2015, 5:02 pm
Replies: 40
Views: 2,558
Posted By vulcan

Re: Cannot move money from UK to Hawaii

I've just made my 1st transfer from UK to US using Transferwis. Very easy, great rate (1.552) now lets see if/when it gets here, scheduled to arrive in my mainland US account before the close of...
Forum: USA
Aug 15th 2015, 2:30 am
Replies: 29
Views: 2,537
Posted By vulcan

Re: Citizenship

Amen to that.

I pass my local USCIS office anytime I go down town and it gives me a wonderful sense of satisfaction knowing they're out of my life.
Forum: USA
Aug 14th 2015, 1:24 am
Replies: 3
Views: 892
Posted By vulcan

Re: UK Pension question

Earlier this year I tried to transfer my pension fund from L&G to a SIPP at Hargreaves Lansdown but they wouldn't allow it saying it would mean opening a new account not available to non residents. ...
Forum: USA
Aug 13th 2015, 8:46 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 4,927
Posted By vulcan

Re: Pension tax concerns - Replace greencard for B2

My main concern was the US tax liability for a lump sum.

United States Income Tax Treaties - A to Z...
Forum: USA
Aug 12th 2015, 10:02 pm
Replies: 86
Views: 4,927
Posted By vulcan

Re: Pension tax concerns - Replace greencard for B2

I don't have any UK income but soon to receive State pension which I understand to be tax free at source however subject to US tax.

In talking to the UK tax officer I said I am a US tax payer for...
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