UK Tax residence - how are the days controlled?

Question

Individuals are considered UK residents for tax purposes as a result of repeated visits over four consecutive tax years averaging 91 days or more in each tax year. I am a Spanish citizen and own a house in the UK. I am likely to exceed the 91 days per year in the UK. Does anyone on this list know how HMRC is counting the days (do I have to proof my whereabouts?)? How is this controlled? What will happen?

fengirl2 · Accepted Answer

Nick is talking nonsence. HMRC do not check immigration records - they have better things to do with their time.
Like a lot of things with tax, it's really up to you to declare your presence here. There is always the chance that a jealous neighbour will report you. HMRC would need to see flight tickets, etc to prove your entry and exit dates.

condon · Answer

uk voters are decrease than the visa waiver scheme and hence do no longer choose a visa to head into the US and stay for a era no longer exceeding ninety days., even although they ought to get US Immigration clearence previous to commute. the only factor that ought to ensue interior the destiny is that if the US comes to a decision to withdraw the visa waiver privilige, then uk voters could require a visa for each and each bypass to.

Anonym · Answer

Quite simple really. You are logged as entering the country by the immigration service. In addition the airlines release pasenger lists, passport numbers etc to the government.

When they cotton on to your presence here they will send a tax form to you and if you don't respond they can freeze your assets here (rent from the house, bank accounts etc.)

UK Tax residence - how are the days controlled?

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