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UK Tax Return Guide
Still have UK income? Understand your tax reporting responsibilities—wherever you live.
UK Tax Return Guide for Expats
Whether you're renting out property in the UK, receiving dividends, or drawing a pension—if you live abroad but still have income linked to the UK, chances are you need to file a UK tax return.
This guide gives you a complete overview of UK tax return requirements for expats. It explains what income must be declared, which documents you’ll need, and how to avoid costly penalties. From statutory residency rules to non-resident tax rebates, this is your essential reference for reporting UK income correctly while living overseas.
Download it now and get ahead of your next HMRC deadline.
What’s Inside?
- What Counts as a Tax Return – When you're required to file, what information is needed, and what deadlines apply.
- Important Dates and Deadlines – Key filing and payment dates, including for paper vs. online returns.
- Expat-Specific Scenarios – Understand tax return obligations if you're a non-UK resident, including rental income, pension, or UK-based work.
- Online Filing via Self Assessment – How to register, what credentials you need, and how to access your tax calculations.
- Refunds, Rebates & Penalties – Learn how to claim a refund, avoid fines, and correct past mistakes.
- Non-Dom & Residency Rules – A simple explanation of the Statutory Residence Test and how ‘non-dom’ status can affect your obligations.
- Getting Help from Hoxton – How our team can simplify complex filings, ensure accuracy, and save you time and money.
Why Download This Guide?
Because the UK tax system can be difficult to navigate when you’re abroad—and HMRC doesn’t make exceptions for confusion. This guide will help you stay compliant, avoid fines, and make smart decisions about your income and reporting.
Who Is This Guide For?
- British expats with UK property, pensions, or business interests
- Non-residents with ongoing UK income
- Anyone unsure if they need to file a UK tax return
- Individuals looking to claim tax relief or refunds
FAQs
Your first initial meeting with one of our tax advisers is FREE.
In this meeting, your adviser will look at your circumstances, where you are in the world, and where your assets currently are, and help you develop a tax plan.
A UK tax return is a document that taxpayers in the United Kingdom must file with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) each year. It is used to report your income, capital gains, and any tax reliefs or deductions that you may be entitled to claim. The tax return is usually required to be filed by self-employed individuals with rental income or income from savings and investments above a certain level. It may also be required for individuals who have income from overseas or have received income that has not been taxed at source.
Yes!
You can view your tax return online in the UK through the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online services. This service is called “Self-Assessment Online“. You can access your tax return, view your tax calculations and tax bill, and make payments online.
If you live overseas, are self-employed or have some other complex tax situation, the team at Hoxton Wealth can help you with your tax return. Hoxton Tax provides best-of-breed expert advice, help you identify tax-saving opportunities, and ensure that your tax return is accurate and complete.
As an expat, if you are required to file a UK tax return and fail, you may face penalties and interest charges. The penalties can increase the longer you delay filing your return, and interest charges may also be added to any outstanding tax owed.
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