Paying tax in two countries on the same income is not inevitable. Foreign tax credits exist to prevent exactly that. But they do not work in the way most people assume. You have income from overseas. You have paid tax on it in the country where it arose. Now HMRC wants to tax the same […]
When someone tells you that you need to do an SA109, what they actually mean is that you need to do a full UK tax return. UK Tax Return Explained: SA100, SA109 and What the Supplementary Pages Mean Someone has told you that you need to do an SA109. Or an SA105. Or one of […]
If you receive equity awards from your employer; RSUs, share options, or anything in between, understanding how they are taxed in the UK is not optional. Get it wrong and you could be overpaying tax, underpaying tax, or find yourself in a very difficult conversation with HMRC. Your employer granted you equity awards a few […]
Most people assume that if they have no income tax liability, their entire basic rate band is available for capital gains tax at 18%. That is not always correct. No UK income tax liability. Non-resident status. Many people in this position assume their entire basic rate band is available for capital gains at 18%. That […]
Thinking of leaving the UK to work overseas? The Full-Time Work Overseas test is one of the most powerful, and misunderstood, parts of the UK’s Statutory Residence Test. Working overseas full time sounds like a clear route to UK tax non-residency. Many people assume that leaving the country and working abroad will be enough on […]
We regularly see high earners accidentally triggering annual allowance charges, simply because they didn’t realise what counts, and recent proposed changes to salary sacrifice could significantly reduce employer contributions in the coming years. UK Pensions: Are You Really Getting the Tax Benefit? Pensions are often seen as one of the most tax-efficient ways to save […]
How does HMRC tax your savings income in the 2025/26 tax year? If you’ve ever earned interest on a savings account and wondered how it’s taxed or whether you need to report it, this video clears it all up. Many people spend their entire working life saving for a variety of things whether it be […]
Got a company car, private medical cover, or other perks at work? These are classed as non-cash Benefits in Kind, and yes, HMRC wants to tax them. As experts in UK taxation, we are often asked about non-cash benefits and how they are taxed. A non-cash benefit is a benefit received from an employer that […]
What really happens if you leave the UK, and then come back? Leaving the UK does not always mean leaving UK tax behind. In Episode 17 of the Tax Compass Podcast, we break down one of the most misunderstood areas of UK tax law: Temporary Non-Residence. If you are considering relocating overseas, even for a […]
Think being on payroll means your tax is all taken care of? Think again. Many people assume that once they’re taxed through payroll, everything is taken care of. No tax return, no calculations, no surprises. In practice, that assumption often proves wrong. We regularly speak to people who are fully on PAYE, have no other […]
