As one deadline passes, another approaches at least that is the case for American citizens living in the UK. Just as you exhale after the US deadline, it’s time to begin considering end of tax year planning for your UK tax affairs before 5th April. We’ve put together a non-exhaustive […]
Tax
The Capital Gains Tax conundrum: Pay now or pay later?
“What do you think is going to happen to Capital Gains Tax?” This is currently the first item on the agenda in every client meeting. The second item, “And what should I do?” Something which is top of mind for all clients, becomes even more complicated for US citizens living […]
Owning a property in the UK as a US person
Selling a property in the UK In the UK, individuals benefit from Principal Private Residence (PPR) relief. This allows individuals to sell their main home and pay no capital gains tax, assuming a few conditions on occupation are met. Unfortunately, the Americans amongst us have another set of rules to […]
Four key things US Persons need to bear in mind during Year End Tax Planning
As 2020 finally draws to a close, hopefully signalling the start of the end of the pandemic. It also represents the time for American families to review their tax affairs and take advantage of year-end planning before the 31st of December deadline. Everyone is curious to see what 2021 will […]
Jonathan Gold interviews Chris Evans from James Evans FS, about the UK and US mortgage process
What does the UK and US mortgage process look like? Both the UK and the US operate under a highly regulated system with a broadly similar approach in relation to the assessment of an individual or entity looking to acquire residential real estate. Professional advice and guidance should be sought […]
Five important considerations ahead of the US Tax Year End
For Americans living in the UK, financial planning and wealth management is complex. It affects everything from income and capital gains, to pension saving and gifting, and it must consider different regulations, tax calendars and currencies. Robert Paul, Head of the US Family Office, explains five things that Americans in […]
The US expat guide to the UK tax year end
Another US tax year may have come to a close, but for Americans living in the UK this means it is time to put things in order for 5 April. As we approach the end of the UK tax year, here are four things Americans in the UK need to […]