Will UK Tax stop me from moving to USA?
Jan 20th 2019, 9:08 am
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Will UK Tax stop me from moving to USA?
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So I’m paying my taxes, and having issues because I was away when me activation code came. (Its expired whilst I was away which I told them
Im in uk now and applying for a new activation code, but won’t receive it untill cut off date.
Im going to paper send my tax return now however that’s also too late, but I’m going to do it anyway with evidence attached.
Any way my question is..
if i get fined from the HMRC will this affect my move to American in the future and being self employed in that country ?
(More than likely the fine will be removed because I’ve been very communicative with them, and I’ve done everything on my part)
dont know where to post this question but response will be appreciated.
So I’m paying my taxes, and having issues because I was away when me activation code came. (Its expired whilst I was away which I told them
Im in uk now and applying for a new activation code, but won’t receive it untill cut off date.
Im going to paper send my tax return now however that’s also too late, but I’m going to do it anyway with evidence attached.
Any way my question is..
if i get fined from the HMRC will this affect my move to American in the future and being self employed in that country ?
(More than likely the fine will be removed because I’ve been very communicative with them, and I’ve done everything on my part)
dont know where to post this question but response will be appreciated.
Jan 20th 2019, 10:46 am
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Re: WILL UK TAX stop me from moving over?
I guess it depends on if it ever gets to the level of a criminal conviction for non-payment. If not then that I would say no.
Jan 20th 2019, 2:21 pm
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Location: Los Angeles
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Re: Will UK Tax stop me from moving to USA?
Generally debt itself won't prevent your visa, but yes, a criminal issue will, potentially.
But you're in communication with HMRC so I hope you can work things out ok.
But you're in communication with HMRC so I hope you can work things out ok.
Jan 21st 2019, 12:00 pm
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Joined: Dec 2001
Location: Dixie, ex UK
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Re: Will UK Tax stop me from moving to USA?
If by "fine" you mean penalty for late payment, then no, that won't impact an application for a visa to live in the US. Your situation with HMR&C would have to reach the level of a criminal conviction for fraud before it would have any bearing on a US visa application.
