KingTei

Hello campers,

I've moved to the US, and awaiting my marriage-based immigrant status decision. I didn't inform HMRC, DWP, GP or any other body I was leaving the UK and I haven't informed the UK embassy that I'm here in the US.

Does anyone think it's useful I contact any agencies of my absence from the UK and my presence in the US? What's the downside if I don't?

Thanks a lot!

Regards,
KT

sir_eccles

Never heard it called that.

Well there is a form you can fill in to tell them that you are no longer tax resident you might even get a refund.

Yorkieabroad

HMRC..yes
DWP..no idea
GP..wouldn't bother
UK Embassy in US..wouldn't bother

Pulaski

HMRC.. unless you have ongoing tax related activities, such as a house you're renting out, don't bother, just claim any tax refund you're entitled to
DWP.. don't bother, they'll find out when you claim your pension, or sooner if you request a statement, and/or make additional contributions.
GP..wouldn't bother
UK Embassy in US..wouldn't bother. I know that is "recommended" by the British embassy, and makes sense if you're living in Kazakhstan, Burkina Faso, or somewhere you might need to be evacuated from, but living in the US, nah don't bother.

nun

Definitely contact HMRC and file the P85. You should also look into making voluntary NICs so read NI38 and potentially file the form at the back.

Do the usual change of address stuff for banks etc. If you own UK investment funds you should understand their US tax consequences and take appropriate action.

Bob

They don't bother with that registration thing in the US any more anyway.

KingTei

Many thanks to all who replied

Keep up with the good job!