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    A bank that does either expat or non residency mortgages

    Hi Paddy, There are varying circumstances regarding Non-residency with ties to the UK where you can still claim Non-res tax free income and have a mortgage. If you want to PM me I will provide contact details for my colleague at Whittaker & Co who is our Non-resident specialist. Starlight -...
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    Live in the Exmouth Area??

    Representatives from Whittaker & Co and our Associates are holding an open day security seminar on Friday 31st October from 1300 to 1700hrs, with networking drinks to be held at 1900hrs. This is to be held in The Manor Hotel, The Beacon, Exmouth EX8 2AG. If you are in the UK and are in the...
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    2013/14 Paper Tax Return Deadline

    Afternoon All, Just a reminder that the tax return deadline for submitting tax returns on paper to HMRC is closing in, the deadline is 31/10/2014. If you submit electronic returns you do have an extra 3 months to submit by 31/01/2015. If your annual return is not submitted on time HMRC...
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    Sufficient Hours Test and Significant Break From Oversea Work

    Hi Protectasia, Well you wouldn't be classed as working Full-time abroad, however you would want to complete the tax residence indicator on HMRC, as this will determine your residency status. If the link does not work I will be able to PM you the link. Click on the link on that page ‘Go to...
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    Sufficient Hours Test and Significant Break From Oversea Work

    Hi Duke, as with everything on HMRC it is over-complicated, here is a breakdown of the Full Time Work Abroad (FTWA) Rules for HMRC: 1. You MUST be employed or carry on a trade or profession abroad. 2. You MUST work at least 35 hours per week. 3. You MUST have a contract for your work for a...
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    Latest Scam Email

    Latest “HMRC†Scam!! – HMRC will NEVER issue an email regarding a Tax Repayment or a Fine/Penalty It has come to the attention of Whittaker and Co today that the scam artists who prey on self-assessment record holders have changed tactics. Previously emails were sent stating that a...
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    Armed Forces Pension Transfer

    HI Loveday, It may be worth you having a look on the taxman's website HM Revenue & Customs: Transferring your pension about transferring pensions. We have heard some nasty stories in the past about clients transferring their pension then being stung with a 40% tax bill on the lump sum...
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    tax question , help needed fast to make a descision

    HI Adgreeny, If you will only be in the UK for 24 days in a 12 month period, you would be looking at going down the Non-residency route. If your contract starts in January 2014 you will have to remain as a Non-resident until April 2015 as you have to complete a full tax year (6th April to 5th...
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    Whittaker & Co Launch New Customer Portal

    Whittaker & Co are currently rolling out to our clients a new customer portal. This unique tool will allow clients to have access to their account details. The portal will also provide clients who are Non-resident access to their days log sheet. The Non-resident clients will be able to log...
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    Whittaker & Co Launches New Client Portal

    Whittaker & Co are currently rolling out to our clients a new customer portal. This unique tool will allow clients to have access to their account details. The portal will also provide clients who are Non-resident access to their days log sheet. The Non-resident clients will be able to log...
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    What accountants are people using?

    We will not be taking 5% off any client. Our fees for a Maritime client are fixed and there are no add-ons of any percentage. As some of the others have pointed out on here you are better off going with an accountant with specialist knowledge of Mariners taxation. The benefits of having a...
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    Mortgages for contractors?

    Well worth getting int touch with our associate Tom Fielding of Fielding Finanacial Services in Abergavenney on 01873 856 716. He has assisted a lot of our MarSec clients in the mortgage process.
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    (Not an official CPW event) Networking event...... What would you want?

    Certainly, even if we are not there as a speaker we would like to attend, so if anyone had any questions we could assist.. If you just post on here or send me a PM as I do check the forum every couple of days.
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    (Not an official CPW event) Networking event...... What would you want?

    Would anyone be interested in Taxation/accounts advice at an event like this? We attend networking events and the feedback is always positive giving information about UK Limited Companies, Non-residency, Seafarer Earnings Deductions, National Insurance etc. We also have associates who deal...
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    Tax Liability

    To be classed as non-resident you have to be non-resident for a full tax year i.e. April till April. At present you haven't completed a full tax year. If you are coming back to the UK now for good then your accountant is correct in saying you will have a tax bill for your Iraq earnings...
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    Seamans earnings deductions

    Have you failed your days? If you want me to have a look at your days to see your situation it won't hurt. The limited company route can be expensive! Either post your transit dates on here or you can private message me.
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    chuck norris

    IN a fight between superman and batman, Chuck Norris wins
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    MARSEC life insurance

    Try Clarke Jeffrreys in Hereford 01432 268 007
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    Networking?

    We are holding aseminar and networking event in Hereford on 3rd and 4th October. At the networking event in the evening there will be a number of CP representatives to talk to. Have a look at our flyer below for more info. http://www.whittakerandco.com/wp-con...ar-Event-2.pdf
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    Whittaker & Co Associates Seminar

    Hi Guys, We are pleased to announce Whittaker & Co will be holding our first Seminar, Workshop and Networking event in Hereford on 3rd and 4th October. PLease see the link below for details. http://www.whittakerandco.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/Seminar-Event-2.pdf
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