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Forum: Spain
May 13th 2026, 6:15 am
Replies: 81
Views: 10,699
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: UK Passport Renewal

I think most passports are printed at one central (contract) location so they come from a different place than the old one being sent back.
Forum: Spain
Apr 27th 2026, 3:51 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,534
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: Uk pension paid into spanish bank

Correct
Forum: Spain
Apr 27th 2026, 12:19 am
Replies: 16
Views: 1,534
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: Uk pension paid into spanish bank

The currency conversion is not done by the local bank. It is done by the UK government at commercial rates and is therefore normally an excellent deal.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Apr 20th 2026, 12:00 am
Replies: 19
Views: 1,455
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: Struggling to find a countersignatory for a UK passport renewal

I am surprised that you need your photos to be verified for a passport renewal. The vast majority seem not to require it. Are you sure you need it?
Presumably you are applying on-line here:...
Forum: USA
Apr 2nd 2026, 5:25 am
Replies: 6
Views: 924
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: FBAR

Exactly the same for me. I report it and use the same UK address.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 27th 2026, 5:37 am
Replies: 8
Views: 798
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: Local SS Office

If you log in to SS on-line and click My Profile you have an option to Update Banking Details.
You should be able to do it there.
Forum: Moving back or to the UK
Mar 26th 2026, 12:02 am
Replies: 5
Views: 809
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: US mail forwarding service?

There are other services like those linked below. I know nothing about them and therefore I am not recommending them, but they do provide alternatives.
...
Forum: Australia
Mar 25th 2026, 11:58 pm
Replies: 5
Views: 1,663
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: Using Gov.uk One Login - Proving identity

You still have time to apply on-line here: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-to-pay-voluntary-national-insurance-contributions-when-abroad-cf83
Forum: USA
Mar 20th 2026, 7:13 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,678
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: IRS Annual Average Exchange Rate

and for FBAR you apply it to the maximum value of each account (in the local currency) during the year.
Forum: Citizenship/Passports and Spouse/Family Visas (UK)
Mar 20th 2026, 2:59 am
Replies: 502
Views: 170,200
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: British Citizenship by Discretion (CBR post 1982)

No it's not. Why do you expect them to receive and consider your application free of charge and expect others (collectively) to pay for it?
It is nothing to do with government bureaucracy, it is...
Forum: Australia
Mar 13th 2026, 7:29 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,262
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: Kids need a British passport?

On what basis are you saying this? The children are UK citizens therefore they cannot get an ETA without lying on the application. Getting past the airline check-in with just an Australian passport...
Forum: Canada
Mar 6th 2026, 6:21 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,190
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: First UK passport application for dual citizens

The on-line application process tells you whether the photo is acceptable.
Forum: Canada
Mar 5th 2026, 5:57 am
Replies: 10
Views: 1,190
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: First UK passport application for dual citizens

When you complete your application here https://www.gov.uk/overseas-passports it tells you which documents are required in your specific circumstances.
Forum: USA
Mar 2nd 2026, 5:48 am
Replies: 2
Views: 739
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: 2025 tax, in general

Not exactly. The deduction gradually phases out when adjusted gross income reaches $75,000 for single filers and $150,000 for joint filers.
...
Forum: USA
Feb 26th 2026, 12:08 am
Replies: 4
Views: 1,075
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: Suspension of benefits and Delayed Retirement Credits

My understanding is that there are three scenarios:

1. Delay taking SS for any period up to age 70, which provides a significant increase in benefit.

2. Within 12 months of first taking SS...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Feb 25th 2026, 6:08 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,685
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: UK Frozen Pensions

My experience is that the DWP is extremely helpful. I'm not sure what original documents you are referring to, but a pension application can be done over the phone with very little fuss. It took me...
Forum: USA
Feb 24th 2026, 8:14 am
Replies: 122
Views: 33,530
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: UK Pension taxation for US Residentrthan

A few years ago my wife signed up and used 1 & 3. For 3 she used our last UK address. Even though we had left about 15 years earlier it worked. It came back with the typical list of multiple choice...
Forum: USA
Feb 23rd 2026, 11:58 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 15,690
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: Form 8802/6166

The way it should work is that the IRS sends the certificate direct to HMRC to the address that you supply on the form. There have been occasions when the IRS send it to the applicant but it is not...
Forum: USA
Feb 23rd 2026, 11:54 pm
Replies: 75
Views: 8,213
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: Moving Back to US - Would you do it now?

I really wish we would not make sweeping generalizations from our own personal experience. I'm sorry that you had that experience but I would say the exact opposite. My wife has had life threatening...
Forum: USA
Feb 19th 2026, 5:28 am
Replies: 75
Views: 8,213
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: Moving Back to US - Would you do it now?

I wouldn't see these things as any reason for or against moving.

Measles are widespread in England and Europe (Do we know where the OP currently lives?).

School shootings occasionally happen...
Forum: USA
Feb 16th 2026, 12:26 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,678
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: IRS Annual Average Exchange Rate

You are, of course, correct. My apologies for any confusion.
Forum: USA
Feb 12th 2026, 3:06 am
Replies: 9
Views: 957
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: How do I report foreign income on US taxes?

Are you tax resident in the USA? Why are you thinking it is not taxable?

I would put it under pensions and annuities but I think other income would be OK too. The important thing is that you...
Forum: USA
Feb 10th 2026, 6:37 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,678
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: IRS Annual Average Exchange Rate

The IRS yearly average for 2025 is now available here: https://www.irs.gov/individuals/international-taxpayers/yearly-average-currency-exchange-rates
1 GBP = 0.759 USD
Forum: USA
Feb 7th 2026, 5:40 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,678
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: IRS Annual Average Exchange Rate

Here's the Federal Reserve rate: https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g5a/current/

That turns out to be almost identical to what I get when I use xe.com for each monthly payment I received, so...
Forum: USA
Jan 26th 2026, 6:37 am
Replies: 5
Views: 1,054
Posted By MidAtlantic

Re: Treasury Rate of Exchange - December 31, 2025

You are correct; 2025 is not yet published. It should appear any day now (subject to weather, government shutdowns etc.!)
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