Expatriate tax ebook - United Kingdom

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UK tax can be reduced by planning in areas such as:

timing of payments,
timing and duration of assignments,
pension scheme contributions,
accommodation,
travel and subsistence expenses,
relocation expenses,
employment Related Securities,
paying Capital Gains Tax rather than Income Tax,
using HMRC approved share plans,
planning remittances to avoid tax traps,
use of spousal exemptions to spread income and gains and reduce taxation,
planning for social security costs to be minimised.

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Last updated 16 June 2011

This information has been provided by Grant Thornton UK LLP, a member firm within Grant Thornton International Ltd, and is for informational purposes only. Neither Grant Thornton UK LLP nor Grant Thornton International Ltd can guarantee the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the data contained herein. As such, you should not act on the information without first seeking professional tax advice.

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For more information on expatriate tax in the UK, contact Clive Fathers.

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