Income tax when not living in England.
Discussion
I was a seaman for many years and due to being out of the UK for most of every year I haven't paid income tax since 1989. That is normal under the seamans act of some year or other
For most of that time I've actually lived in the Philippines, and spent only 8 year living in England.
Last year I retired, and I now have a small pension that is paid from in US$ to a US bank. Now I am retired should I have to pay UK income tax on that pension, even though I only spend maybe a week a year at most in the UK???
We have a house in England that we rent out, if that makes a difference.
Wife and I both do a UK tax return every year, and neither of us pay a penny. Not sure if that will change now though.
I've emailed my tax lady in the UK, but no reply yet.
For most of that time I've actually lived in the Philippines, and spent only 8 year living in England.
Last year I retired, and I now have a small pension that is paid from in US$ to a US bank. Now I am retired should I have to pay UK income tax on that pension, even though I only spend maybe a week a year at most in the UK???
We have a house in England that we rent out, if that makes a difference.
Wife and I both do a UK tax return every year, and neither of us pay a penny. Not sure if that will change now though.
I've emailed my tax lady in the UK, but no reply yet.
LC23 said:
Some initial comments for you OP........
Just browsing though some copies of old tax returns my tax lady ticked the box as a non resident, even though I don't 'officially' live in another country. I recall reading "resident, but not ordinarily resident" some time ago, but that was when we move back to the UK in 2002. My status in the Philippines is as a tourist, as that is by far the easiest way to stay here. I could get a residence visa if I had to though.
I need to check exactly where my pension is paid from as well, as that sounds like it will make a difference. It is not from a 401K, as I cashed that out and took the money, though the IRS took 30% first........ I'm making inquiries right now, back later.
schmunk said:
Indeed - it's surprising that you've managed to exist in the Philippines all these years as a "tourist".
Just about everybody gets 30 days visa waiver on entry, then you can go,to immigration office and simply extend it all the way up to 3 years if you choose.I was in and out every five weeks for years, until I retired last year, then I did 8 months straight.
I can for a residence visa if I want, but lots of tedious dicking around.
Or if I simply fly in with my wife I get a 12 month 'balikbayan' visa.
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