If you’re a US citizen or green card holder (including dual citizens) and you have been living in the UK for some time but didn’t know you should be filing a US return, don’t worry: there’s a program called the IRS Streamlined Procedure that allows you to catch up on your filing without paying any fines.

How to move to the UK as an US citizen?

If you are a citizen of the United States of America and you wish to move to the UK, we can help you. Call us on 0333 305 3612 for immediate help & assistance with your situation. We’re here to help you in person, via the phone or online. Contact us to discuss your immigration needs and our team will explain the ways we can help you.

Can a US citizen apply for a UK family visa?

As a general rule, you will be able to move to the UK providing you meet the visa requirements for your chosen visa category. We have summarised the most common of these below, and there is further information on each category contained elsewhere on our website. Can American citizens apply for a UK Family Visa?

How long can a US citizen stay in the UK?

If you have family or a relative living in the UK with either British Citizenship, settlement or asylum status then you may be able to apply for a Family of a Settled Person Visa. This entitles you to move to the UK for a period of six months or more. You can actually stay for up to 33 months, at which point you can then extend your visa.

Can a US citizen be taxed twice in the UK?

I.e. the US Government may allow a tax credit to reduce your US tax liability if tax has already been paid in the UK. However, if it is not carefully managed, it may still be possible to be taxed twice on the same income.

Can a US expat claim tax credits in the UK?

The penalties for tax evasion for expats are steep to say the least. To claim a provision in the United States – UK Tax Treaty (besides claiming US tax credits), expats should use IRS form 8833. A separate agreement called a Totalization Agreement allows US expats in the UK not to pay social security taxes to both the US and UK governments.

When do I need to tell HMRC when I move back to UK?

If your circumstances change. Contact HMRC if your circumstances change when you’re abroad – you move house or your marital status changes, for example. You’ll need your National Insurance number. You also need to tell HMRC if you come back to live in the UK.