Tax free? How many days in the UK?

Tax free? How many days in the UK?

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DuraAce

Original Poster:

4,240 posts

161 months

Monday 15th January 2018
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Been a 'normal' employed taxpayer my whole life.
Never done a tax return or used an accountant etc.
Considering a job overseas for a few years.
Will retain my house in the UK (my Mrs will still live in the UK)

How many days per year can I spend in the UK and not be considered a UK taxpayer? Is it that simple? If not, where do I start?!

Thanks in advance...

DuraAce

Original Poster:

4,240 posts

161 months

Monday 15th January 2018
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Hmmm seems quite complex as I'd feared!

I'd be in the UK approx 90 days (job is 270 days) , could reduce that by 20 ish days with holidays if req'd but I have to retain my UK property otherwise the Mrs will be homeless!
Don't think the job will be worth the hassle if I get clobbered for UK tax as well.