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Forum: USA
Sep 4th 2010, 4:08 am
Replies: 2,161
Views: 302,451
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Passport Delays

Thanks Dean. Since I already sent my application missed the boat on that. Should I just send a letter in with those details to the same address or make a call? I'm sure it would probably be ok but...
Forum: USA
Sep 2nd 2010, 11:45 am
Replies: 2,161
Views: 302,451
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Passport Delays

Hi,

I just sent off my renewal a few days ago. Should be straight forward but I didn't get photos countersigned per advice I saw on here that it's not necessary if there are no changes to...
Forum: USA
Mar 30th 2008, 4:20 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,267
Posted By ScottMc

Re: How to file tax - dual status year or not?

Thanks all. I'm exactly like that I like to know what's going on myself rather than entrusting everything to someone else who may or may not be doing it the best way for me..ok check out foreign...
Forum: USA
Mar 29th 2008, 3:25 am
Replies: 7
Views: 3,267
Posted By ScottMc

How to file tax - dual status year or not?

Hi All,

I've put off my taxes and didnt see anyone to get them done as I wanted a go myself first. The only think I cant seem to work out is how to file for my wifes situation. She was working for...
Forum: USA
Feb 9th 2008, 9:32 am
Replies: 11
Views: 790
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Tax Prep first time - Schaumburg

Nice one guys. I'll get prepared and start sorting next week then.:thumbup:

Like you said BigDavyG it looks reasonably simple, just have a few of the first year little complications and want to...
Forum: USA
Feb 8th 2008, 2:10 pm
Replies: 11
Views: 790
Posted By ScottMc

Tax Prep first time - Schaumburg

Hi All,

Can any of you guys in the Schaumburg area (I know there are a few) recommend where to go for tax prep for first year filling? I was going to have a go myself but what with my wife not...
Forum: USA
Feb 2nd 2008, 3:48 am
Replies: 8
Views: 1,136
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Mistake on my W-2

I have another issue, what about an incorrect address? My wife's has our old address on it.
Forum: The Trailer Park
Jan 8th 2008, 2:09 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 1,143
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Led Zep to Headline 'Bonnaroo' Festival in USA

That pub in Dudley was called the Crooked House, I used to live round the corner!!!
Forum: USA
Jul 31st 2007, 2:40 pm
Replies: 147
Views: 7,064
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Illinois - where to go/where to avoid?

I can vouch for everything that the folks here say. They were a help when I went through the move late last year.

I moved to Schaumburg and can honestly say I love it here (although there are...
Forum: USA
Apr 7th 2007, 4:19 am
Replies: 6
Views: 1,135
Posted By ScottMc

Tax filling status L1 and tips?

Hi All,

I know this is a year ahead for me but I thought it was a good time to ask since it may be fresh in people's minds.

Given our L1/2 visas I sem to recall that we will need to file as...
Forum: USA
Feb 26th 2007, 10:01 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,784
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Taxes

Thanks Snowbunny, we'll just have the UK taxes then in that case as she was paid by her UK office up until Feb. I only just arriving there next week.
Forum: USA
Feb 26th 2007, 7:39 pm
Replies: 23
Views: 1,784
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Taxes

Quick question thats slightly away fom original posters (sorry)

My wife came over on a transfer but has only started to be paid by the company in the US from the 8th Feb. Will she need to file a...
Forum: USA
Feb 11th 2007, 5:20 am
Replies: 65
Views: 3,996
Posted By ScottMc

Re: St Patricks Day

Yeah defintely plan to get a day in the city at least every other weekend once I get there. The train journey's a little annoying as it's so slow but reading the paper on the way in makes it bearable!
Forum: USA
Feb 11th 2007, 4:21 am
Replies: 65
Views: 3,996
Posted By ScottMc

Re: St Patricks Day

Davy, what's the celebrations like in the City? I'll be over by then, worth a trip in from the Suburbs?
Forum: USA
Feb 6th 2007, 4:58 am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,228
Posted By ScottMc

Re: HMO's and the like..

Ok, so would the decision perhaps be something like..

I'm hardly ever ill,relatively young and don't have loads of capital - HMO for now.

Bit older, potentially have more illnesses but built up...
Forum: USA
Feb 5th 2007, 10:05 am
Replies: 63
Views: 5,259
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Maintaining UK bank accounts and Credit cards

Ahh, done that. In that case no real benefit from voluntarily adding them as far as I'm aware unless someone corrects me?
Forum: USA
Feb 5th 2007, 9:41 am
Replies: 35
Views: 2,228
Posted By ScottMc

HMO's and the like..

Hi again all!

First a big thanks to everyone, the support is invaluable.

Need to sort out Healthcare now.

On my Wife's plans at work the HMO looks good on paper, just waiting to find out...
Forum: USA
Feb 5th 2007, 9:08 am
Replies: 63
Views: 5,259
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Maintaining UK bank accounts and Credit cards

Its 11 years contributions here to qualify isn't it? I need to check as I'll have done that and then no point adding to it..prob no state pension available by the time I'm ready for it!
Forum: USA
Feb 5th 2007, 8:55 am
Replies: 63
Views: 5,259
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Maintaining UK bank accounts and Credit cards

Funny you say that - one is Egg. I called them and they gave me that line as well. I can't see what the issue is. If I was as dodgy as some folks could just do a runner and leave money on it! Don't...
Forum: USA
Feb 5th 2007, 8:49 am
Replies: 63
Views: 5,259
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Maintaining UK bank accounts and Credit cards

With the tax agreements don't contributions UK and US add up to the same eventual pension amount anyway if here for a decent amount of time?
Forum: USA
Feb 5th 2007, 8:46 am
Replies: 63
Views: 5,259
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Maintaining UK bank accounts and Credit cards

Even easier! Especially as my Mum worries if I miss a payment while there's a balance on the CC someone will be knocking their door!

Did anyone open an offshore account? Looking at HSBC but its...
Forum: USA
Feb 5th 2007, 8:39 am
Replies: 63
Views: 5,259
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Maintaining UK bank accounts and Credit cards

How do you sign up for the contributions? Guess I shouldn't be lazy and search the IR pages..

Already got the Virgin PAYG ;) how much cheaper is it than back in the UK!
Forum: USA
Feb 5th 2007, 8:36 am
Replies: 63
Views: 5,259
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Maintaining UK bank accounts and Credit cards

Cheers, yeah I saw the report, frostbite warnings! :ohmy:

How did they find out? Do any ask for any proofs of your new address?

Just hoping your card company isnt the same as one of ours as...
Forum: USA
Feb 5th 2007, 8:24 am
Replies: 63
Views: 5,259
Posted By ScottMc

Maintaining UK bank accounts and Credit cards

Hi All,

I'm finally moving over to join my wife and so the real business of sorting things out is beginning.

I want to keep our UK accounts open and also our credit cards just in case we have...
Forum: USA
Jan 27th 2007, 4:20 am
Replies: 34
Views: 5,632
Posted By ScottMc

Re: Renting (Chicago) with no credit or SSN?

Hi Jenster

I can only concur with what Kel has said. We're having a tough time of it as well at the moment as I'm stuck in the UK trying to sell our place and my wife's there trying to get things...
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