Originally Posted by SWAMPFOX

I would like for what you say to actually apply to me but it probably doesn't because the only finances I have is my UK pension that is taxed at source in the UK. From information that the inland revenue sent me, as my pension is one financed by the UK government ( as opposed to private industry) there are special restrictions that can only be overcome by becoming a citizen ( and then only 'MAY' be considered by the inland revenue)

Tell me its not true!!

Originally Posted by Bob

LPR= Legal Permanent Resident...greencard holder.

As such, you have to file and pay US taxes anyway, but if you have property in the UK you have to claim that to the US and UK, only pay tax on it once though.

It's worth paying the NI because compared to over here, it's a bargain, plus you can get the money in the US, any US pension, as an LPR you can only claim it in the US, if you move abroad, you lose it, unless you get citizenship first...any US contributions can be used as credit for NIC though....and with the new guidelines coming out, you've only got a few more years worth of contributions to make to get full state mention, so it's probably worth doing in your case.

Originally Posted by SWAMPFOX

wrong in what way??

Originally Posted by irnbru4u

'fraid our Ray only says about one word at a time

Originally Posted by SWAMPFOX

Bob,

Thanks for the info although I still don't quite understand what the position is . Is there a point of reference for such stuff?. When we first moved over here I did make an enquiry with the pensions dept and they sent me a complicated letter in which they said what I needed to pay by way of contributions or a 65 quid a week pension.
Can I pay contributions here or am I better paying direct to the pensions dept in the UK? Is there some sort of reciprocal agreement that allows contributions and payment from the US?

Thanks

Originally Posted by SWAMPFOX

Hi,

I just got back the form I-797C Notice of Action , following my application submission .

It says on the form that there is evidence missing that I will need to take to the interview , and I know that I included everything that they asked for - Maybe they are referring to the original doc's as opposed to photocopies.

Plus , they said I will be called for interview within 730 days of the notice!! - A possible 2 year wait??

any experience would be appreciated

Originally Posted by SWAMPFOX

I would like for what you say to actually apply to me but it probably doesn't because the only finances I have is my UK pension that is taxed at source in the UK. From information that the inland revenue sent me, as my pension is one financed by the UK government ( as opposed to private industry) there are special restrictions that can only be overcome by becoming a citizen ( and then only 'MAY' be considered by the inland revenue)

Tell me its not true!!

Originally Posted by meauxna

Hi Steve,
Could you expand on the restrictions that would be overcome by citizenship?

My UKC just naturalized this year and has a similar pension scheme. I wasn't aware of any changes we needed to make in our tax reporting (tho we're trying to figure out if we should have it taxed in the US vs UK).

Originally Posted by SWAMPFOX

Well as understand it UK sourced income from a government paid pension will be taxed in the UK except where the recipient is not ordinarily resident there
and a citizen of the resident country , they MAY allow taxation in the country of residence
With the allowable deductions in the USA I think it would benefit me personally

Originally Posted by meauxna

That's what we're thinking, too. We were offered that option before US citizenship, btw.