I moved last month and I have still so many questions
Apr 15th 2021, 1:54 am
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I moved last month and I have still so many questions
Hi everyone!! Nice to meet you. I am a EU national that resided in the UK for the last 6 years and then moved to the US last month under a spousal visa.
My god I still have so many questions.... Im sorry if what I am asking is obvious, I have read the wiki and last pages but still so many doubts...
1. So I am still employed by my UK employer for the next 5 months. I submited my P85 without the P45 and noting the reason. My understading is that hmrc will either give my employer a NT code or I will be taxed normally if I go above the allowance. I then will have to submit a self assessment for next year ( wich i cannot do online) and claim relief under double taxation treaty. Did I understand this correctly?
2. What happens with NI? Do they stop as part of the P85? (I see many of you do voluntary contributions, I will need to read on this later).
2. My employer is paying me in pounds in a uk bank account. And I am not self employed. How do I go about paying IRS? Should we increase the contributions of my spouse( we will file jointly) to avoid penalties and then at the end of the year I declare my pounds to the IRS?
3. This is more of a rant than a question. Ive just finally managed to get my resume to american standards after many attempts. But the jobs im interviewing for offer 10 days of leave. 10...miserable days.
I knew it was bad here but I was hoping 15-20 days was becoming more the norm for skilled labour. I know this is super personal and there is no right answer but in your experience do you suggest I bite the bullet for few years until I have US experience under my belt and then shop around? Or should i try negotiate? Or should I accept reality?
Thanks everyone!
My god I still have so many questions.... Im sorry if what I am asking is obvious, I have read the wiki and last pages but still so many doubts...
1. So I am still employed by my UK employer for the next 5 months. I submited my P85 without the P45 and noting the reason. My understading is that hmrc will either give my employer a NT code or I will be taxed normally if I go above the allowance. I then will have to submit a self assessment for next year ( wich i cannot do online) and claim relief under double taxation treaty. Did I understand this correctly?
2. What happens with NI? Do they stop as part of the P85? (I see many of you do voluntary contributions, I will need to read on this later).
2. My employer is paying me in pounds in a uk bank account. And I am not self employed. How do I go about paying IRS? Should we increase the contributions of my spouse( we will file jointly) to avoid penalties and then at the end of the year I declare my pounds to the IRS?
3. This is more of a rant than a question. Ive just finally managed to get my resume to american standards after many attempts. But the jobs im interviewing for offer 10 days of leave. 10...miserable days.
I knew it was bad here but I was hoping 15-20 days was becoming more the norm for skilled labour. I know this is super personal and there is no right answer but in your experience do you suggest I bite the bullet for few years until I have US experience under my belt and then shop around? Or should i try negotiate? Or should I accept reality?
Thanks everyone!
Apr 15th 2021, 1:59 am
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Re: I moved last month and I have still so many questions
Woops I forgot the most important question. I miss clotted cream, help me what do I do???
Apr 15th 2021, 2:10 am
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The best thing for you to do is get off the UK payroll and work for them as a contractor. That way you'll receive payment in USD and can report it on your tax return. Your spouse doesn't have to change anything.
10 days of PTO is pretty normal for a new job. I doubt you can negotiate. You will also probably get 8 days off as paid holiday per year, so that's not bad. Perhaps vacation days will increase the longer you are with the company. I've been working for the same company 30 years and I get 5 weeks a year.
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10 days of PTO is pretty normal for a new job. I doubt you can negotiate. You will also probably get 8 days off as paid holiday per year, so that's not bad. Perhaps vacation days will increase the longer you are with the company. I've been working for the same company 30 years and I get 5 weeks a year.
Rene
Apr 15th 2021, 2:17 am
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The best thing for you to do is get off the UK payroll and work for them as a contractor. That way you'll receive payment in USD and can report it on your tax return. Your spouse doesn't have to change anything.
10 days of PTO is pretty normal for a new job. I doubt you can negotiate. You will also probably get 8 days off as paid holiday per year, so that's not bad. Perhaps vacation days will increase the longer you are with the company. I've been working for the same company 30 years and I get 5 weeks a year.
Rene
10 days of PTO is pretty normal for a new job. I doubt you can negotiate. You will also probably get 8 days off as paid holiday per year, so that's not bad. Perhaps vacation days will increase the longer you are with the company. I've been working for the same company 30 years and I get 5 weeks a year.
Rene
Ughh seems I must learn to accept the reality of 10 days... (I am too european yet to treat paid bank holidays as a perk and not a minimum human right lol! ). Maybe i need a part time job but I dont see many.
Apr 15th 2021, 2:22 am
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Re: I moved last month and I have still so many questions
3. This is more of a rant than a question. Ive just finally managed to get my resume to american standards after many attempts. But the jobs im interviewing for offer 10 days of leave. 10...miserable days.
I knew it was bad here but I was hoping 15-20 days was becoming more the norm for skilled labour. I know this is super personal and there is no right answer but in your experience do you suggest I bite the bullet for few years until I have US experience under my belt and then shop around? Or should i try negotiate? Or should I accept reality?
Thanks everyone!
I knew it was bad here but I was hoping 15-20 days was becoming more the norm for skilled labour. I know this is super personal and there is no right answer but in your experience do you suggest I bite the bullet for few years until I have US experience under my belt and then shop around? Or should i try negotiate? Or should I accept reality?
Thanks everyone!
Also get used to 'at will' employment, which is employment without a contract, which in most white collar roles sounds way worse than it is.
Apr 15th 2021, 2:32 am
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What industry are you in? In mine, 15 is a starting point, and usually comes with other freebie days. In white collar jobs it is common to 'accrue' vacation days after certain milestone periods of employment (e.g. 5 years gets you an extra paid week). Also, unpaid vacation can be requested. TBH if you are moving here, i wouldn't let any of that bother you or it will simply wear you down. Work around it and don't just take the first job you are offered.
Also get used to 'at will' employment, which is employment without a contract, which in most white collar roles sounds way worse than it is.
Also get used to 'at will' employment, which is employment without a contract, which in most white collar roles sounds way worse than it is.
Yes the at will thing sounds terryfiying lol!
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Apr 15th 2021, 2:41 am
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Yeah they dont really do the contractor thing so im stuck with what I have. So how do i deal with the tax thing?
Ughh seems I must learn to accept the reality of 10 days... (I am too european yet to treat paid bank holidays as a perk and not a minimum human right lol! ). Maybe i need a part time job but I dont see many.
Ughh seems I must learn to accept the reality of 10 days... (I am too european yet to treat paid bank holidays as a perk and not a minimum human right lol! ). Maybe i need a part time job but I dont see many.
Rene
Apr 15th 2021, 4:06 am
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Clotted cream is the easiest thing in the world to make. One ingredient. One dish. 12 hours in the oven at 180f.
Which industry are you in? I started at 17 days PTO and am now at 25. I work for a company that is headquartered in Europe. That may or may not have an impact on the PTO offerings.
Which industry are you in? I started at 17 days PTO and am now at 25. I work for a company that is headquartered in Europe. That may or may not have an impact on the PTO offerings.
Apr 15th 2021, 4:50 am
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Do I need to report to IRS in installments (monthly, quarterly) to avoid getting fined even if im not self employed since my employer will not be making monthly payments to the IRS. And if yes, what is the best way to do it if im not self employed.
Ta!
Apr 15th 2021, 5:28 am
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I have found it sometimes in Cost Plus/World Market .... other sort of european market stores or "upperscale" food stores; even specialty cheese stores may carry it. I think I once saw it in Whole Foods but don't hold me to that!
Apr 15th 2021, 5:32 am
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Re: I moved last month and I have still so many questions
Sorry I was not clear, my question is:
Do I need to report to IRS in installments (monthly, quarterly) to avoid getting fined even if im not self employed since my employer will not be making monthly payments to the IRS. And if yes, what is the best way to do it if im not self employed.
Ta!
Do I need to report to IRS in installments (monthly, quarterly) to avoid getting fined even if im not self employed since my employer will not be making monthly payments to the IRS. And if yes, what is the best way to do it if im not self employed.
Ta!