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Court of Appeal’s Expat Tax Ruling

The individual concerned had initially been successful in challenging HMRC’s demand that he provide them with full disclosure of his financial assets. He had argued that as he no longer lived in the UK, he no longer fell within the jurisdiction of the HMRC.

However, HMRC demonstrated to the Court of Appeal that the man met the ‘sufficient connection’ test as he had previously resided and paid tax in the UK. This was supported by a separate Serious Fraud Office action in relation to the expat’s finances.

Conclusions

The case clearly indicates that the full and frank disclosure of cross-border assets to all relevant jurisdictions should be considered an expat financial planning priority for all cross-border individuals – a picture which is further supported by the advent of the Common Reporting Standard as well the new Crime (Overseas Production Orders) Act 2019.

As such, all but the most seasoned and hands-on of individuals should seek specialist wealth planning advice in regard to the extra-territorial effects of their international assets.

Lord Justice Patten noted in the court judgment that there was strong public interest in ensuring that HMRC is able to use the sufficient connection test to pursue the potential tax liability of expats.

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For more information about how we may be able to help you achieve your financial and retirement goals, including tax planning services for expats, contact us today.

*Jimenez, R. (On the Application of) v The First Tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber) [2019] EWCA Civ 51, http://www.bailii.org/ew/cases/EWCA/Civ/2019/51.html (Accessed 17-05-19)

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