CheesyTee:


Next time, call HMRC directly. I recently realised I was overtaxed for 8 months at my new job. I called HMRC and provided them the right tax code, and was refunded almost 2k.

You should know your tax code and all these information are on the HMRC page, down to calculating your tax payment for the year.

I have friends that overpaid tax and got refunded (without contacting HMRC) after the tax year.

peacenaija:
Hi Elders,
Can a dependent on a skilled worker visa work a normal Job without requiring sponsorship?
Regards

dduchess90:
... ...
Here's the link for you to read on
https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-partner-and-children
Cheers

semmyk:
While the Elders pronounce, let's quickly chip in. One would have thought that the info is straightforward. However, typical, the gov.uk is 'silence'!!! https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-partner-and-children

No. They don't need sponsorship.
No. They must have their 'right endorsed' in their BRB. This is straightforward and by default.
Yes. It is okay they click on eligible to work.

Official position: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1098055/Dependent_family_members_in_work_routes.pdf

[Update] just noticed Koonbey 'straight to the answer' response.

koonbey:
Yes. As a dependent you have unlimited right to work any job/any skill level including self employment and voluntary work, (except the usual restrictions on working as a doctor or dentist in training or as a professional sportsperson/coach).

CheesyTee:


Next time, call HMRC directly. I recently realised I was overtaxed for 8 months at my new job. I called HMRC and provided them the right tax code, and was refunded almost 2k.

You should know your tax code and all these information are on the HMRC page, down to calculating your tax payment for the year.

I have friends that overpaid tax and got refunded (without contacting HMRC) after the tax year.

Estroller:


It's a bit different when you are contracting (self employment) as you can choose to work through your own Ltd company or as a sole trader and pay your tax via self assessment where accountants can play around the rules in your favour using tax efficient measures to keep your tax liabilities low.

japhethGold:
Thanks for the enquiry,

You may not have to pay UK taxes on foreign income if your permanent home is NOT in the UK.

Let me quote the section of the tax law here - "UK residents who have their permanent home (‘domicile’) outside the UK may not have to pay UK tax on foreign income"

So the question is, where is your permanent home?

Permanent home is defined by the UK Tax law as the country your father considered his permanent home when you were born.

I hope this helps.

dustydee:

Let me save this by quoting it. Dashed HMRC money when I was contracting until I realised after almost 3 years that I could have saved a lot more. To make matters worse, I paid the accounting firm thousands yearly for the priviledge.

kode12:


I am not understanding. Do you mean, you were paying tax consultants and they still allowed you to pay all that excess tax?

starboychan:
Hello fam,

I hope una dey okay. Abegi e get one matter I need contribution on top . Please see below scenario;

Student visa expires : May 2023
Tier 2 job offer start date date : sept 2023 .


Question is how can this fellow remain in Uk without having to take post study for 2months before switching to skilled work visa.

Thanks in advance

dustydee:

One way is to put in the Tier 2 application by May and another way is to ask the company to move your start date to May.

CheesyTee:


Next time, call HMRC directly. I recently realised I was overtaxed for 8 months at my new job. I called HMRC and provided them the right tax code, and was refunded almost 2k.

You should know your tax code and all these information are on the HMRC page, down to calculating your tax payment for the year.

I have friends that overpaid tax and got refunded (without contacting HMRC) after the tax year.

starboychan:



The application can’t be put in May because they can only issue cos 3months to start date .

The start date cannot be change as it’s a structured graduate program

0zi0:
hello nairalanders,
i have gotten my cas and i’m about to go for my tls appointment in a week or so. my problem is that i was refused a canadian study permit in october bc “the details in my application are not consistent with a temporary stay” and i’m worried my uk visa would be denied. like my dad has the bank statement and all, speaking of if i use the same bank statement i used to get my cas to apply for my visa is that ok? like i don’t know how the 28day mark works. but i asked someone and they said that as long as i use the same bank statement i used for my cas w/o withdrawal from it that it’s okay. but i can’t help but worry bc i don’t want another refusal.

japhethGold:
THE UK TAX FILING SEASON 2022

Tax season in the UK is the period of time in the year where ALL residents who are taxpayers are required to declare their incomes and submit their tax returns with the Her Majesty Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The season for filing taxes for 2022 has commenced in October 31st 2022 and will end on 31st January 2023. So make sure you file your taxes whether you are in full time employment or self employed.

The benefits of filing your taxes are huge.
1. You have the opportunity to claim the personal allowance of GBP12,570 each year,
2. you can claim some reliefs such as interest you have paid on mortgage loans you have taken to acquire apartment, which means you are effectively transferring all mortgage interest to the government while you are repaying only the principal of your mortgage loan, and
3. You are complying with the tax laws and avoiding paying late penalty charges. i.e GBP100 for first week.

You can do the filing online on HMRC website but if your incomes are not straight forward, it is better to get a tax consultant handle it for you to avoiding exposing yourself to high tax risk.

Let me know if you need help with your taxes. Also, follow me on Tiktok @japhethjev1 for daily tax and finance tips that can save you fortunes in the UK. My advice on Tiktok is to help Black immigrants navigate taxes and manage their finances better in the UK.

dustydee:

Yes. In fact there was one time I asked if I could claim a certain expense, the accountant said ultimately I am the director and the final decision lies with me but then added a caveat which I interpreted as "you shouldn't be doing this" but I later found out it was perfectly legal.
I used one of those "big" accounting firms online partly because they were recommended by my agency then plus I did not want HMRC wahala.

Pogracious:
Hi Ancestors

I have just finished my msc degree and am preparing for visa renewal,but someone said I should apply 28days before expiry or just some days before brp expiry is okay.

Kindly advise which is advisable at this point

TIA

japhethGold:
I am the The CPA Guy- a chartered accountant here in the UK

@japhethjev1 on tiktok to listen to these tips.

vanod:
House Good morning,

Pls I arrived UK A week ago on a work visa, before coming my company where to make accomodation available for me, on getting here i discovered the accomodation is within the facility where I work, and I have booked paid for flight for my family to come over.

The initial plan was when I get here I will look for an accomodation before they coming, but is becoming increasingly hard everyday getting a house in Glasgow, they just have 10 days from departure date.

Can you guys pls advice me, either to push the ticket further to January, Cancel and get refund or use Airbnb if they eventually come.

Solumtoya:


There are a lot: Sendwave, WorldRemit, etc

Amarathripple0:

This is what I usually do and even did a few days ago. The money is paid from the US to my Naija FX account and then I transfer the dollars to my FX changer (via GTB) in exchange for Naira at the black market rate and either buy pounds from another FX changer (I send him Naira and he sends Pounds to my Barclays) or I use Lemonade, depending on whose rate is better. The rate from USD to Pounds is very similar to the exchange rate from USD to Naira to Pounds. I’ve found that the latter rate is sometimes better. I hope this makes sense.

courage54:
OGs in the house.. please help a brother in making a career decision. I just came into the UK on a student visa. Wifey is the student while I’m the dependent. I was a banker back in Nigeria with 8 years banking experience, but sincerely I don’t want to go back to banking. Please what other career options do I have as a former banker.

dustydee:

Are you suggesting a private person can claim interest on a mortgage? Never heard this before. If that's the case then need to find me an accountant. Can it be claimed retrospectively?

japhethGold:
THE UK TAX FILING SEASON 2022

Tax season in the UK is the period of time in the year where ALL residents who are taxpayers are required to declare their incomes and submit their tax returns with the Her Majesty Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The season for filing taxes for 2022 has commenced in October 31st 2022 and will end on 31st January 2023. So make sure you file your taxes whether you are in full time employment or self employed.

The benefits of filing your taxes are huge.
1. You have the opportunity to claim the personal allowance of GBP12,570 each year,
2. you can claim some reliefs such as interest you have paid on mortgage loans you have taken to acquire apartment, which means you are effectively transferring all mortgage interest to the government while you are repaying only the principal of your mortgage loan, and
3. You are complying with the tax laws and avoiding paying late penalty charges. i.e GBP100 for first week.

You can do the filing online on HMRC website but if your incomes are not straight forward, it is better to get a tax consultant handle it for you to avoiding exposing yourself to high tax risk.

Let me know if you need help with your taxes. Also, follow me on Tiktok @japhethjev1 for daily tax and finance tips that can save you fortunes in the UK. My advice on Tiktok is to help Black immigrants navigate taxes and manage their finances better in the UK.

vanod:
House Good morning,

Pls I arrived UK A week ago on a work visa, before coming my company where to make accomodation available for me, on getting here i discovered the accomodation is within the facility where I work, and I have booked paid for flight for my family to come over.

The initial plan was when I get here I will look for an accomodation before they coming, but is becoming increasingly hard everyday getting a house in Glasgow, they just have 10 days from departure date.

Can you guys pls advice me, either to push the ticket further to January, Cancel and get refund or use Airbnb if they eventually come.

Luchiano54:
Please, how do I contact you? I sent an email here.

deept:


If you live in a 3 bed house and you use one of the rooms for your business, you can claim 33% of the interest on your mortgage as deductable.

Ps. Not an accountant or tax consultant but me done research on what and what is deductable as I'm looking at towing self employment line. Do your DD to confirm

dustydee:

Yes but I was asking for someone who is a staff and not a contractor. My understanding of his/her post is that you can claim interest back from HMRC, which caught my attention but I want to know the caveats or limits of that statement.