Being British and having lived in Germany for the past 20 years I am a bit out of touch with the British pension system. Next year I will be retiring and I would like to know if I can receive a state pension from the UK. Adam Thompson, tax manager of expat financial advisers The...

I am planning to move back to New Zealand some time in the future, having been in the UK already for 15 years. I am self-employed and have no pension plan or property, so I reckon I need to get these in place with a view to taking a rental income from the UK property...

My son and I are both UK non-residents. It is possible that he might return to the UK after some years. I will not return. My son bought a flat in UK and has asked me to pay the remaining mortgage on it. The flat is rented out and is not his/my home. What are the...

International non-compliance has become a significant area of concern and focus for the Internal Revenue Service.  Based on recent criminal prosecutions and convictions by the Department of Justice and global tax enforcement initiatives, it is clear that international tax is a top priority for the IRS and that the Agency will vigorously pursue offshore tax...

The big news in Europe in the last month is the deal done between the EU and Greece which has given the latter a four-month extension of its financial rescue package, writes Edward Hardy. This will allow Greece time to negotiate and formulate a plan to deal with its ongoing debt burden in a manner...

I am planning to work in Qatar but want to carry on paying my UK mortgage and sending money to my family. Will this be subject to UK taxation? You should be in the clear as far as UK tax is concerned. Dean Power of The Fry Group says that the amount you send back...

With tough new statutory residence test rules, British expats have to make sure of their status by keeping careful travel records. The issue of where you are resident for tax purposes can be more complicated than many people realise, say expat advisers Blevins Franks. If you get it wrong, you could face a tax investigation....

Need to make a currency transfer? Most expats need to make international payments of some sort. Whether it’s to pay a mortgage overseas, transfer their pension, or to send your salary to a bank account back home, expats are always looking for the best solution that will save them time and money and take away...

I’ve been offered a post in the Middle East but I’m unsure what my tax position is. I have a property I own and one I rent. As I still have liabilities in the UK, with grown up children and standing bills to pay on my own house, I will need to repatriate money each...

I transfer money from the UK to Thailand so I had a look at your transfer service. The rate looks good but I am not sure what it means by ‘zero to low fees’. Could you let me know what fees apply or if the rate on the calculator is exactly what ends up in my...

If you need to transfer your salary to another currency, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting the most for your money. Follow these top tips to help you get a better deal. 1. Should I use my bank or a specialist foreign exchange broker? Not everyone is aware that there are alternatives to using...

This article was written by David McKeegan from Greenback Expat Tax Services. All information was accurate as of January, 2015. If you are one of the many expats who doesn’t always stay up to date on the latest tax and filing obligations, you’re not alone! Fortunately, that’s where we come in. It’s our job to keep...