UK Tax Update 2025: Remittance Basis Taxation & Temporary Repatriation Facility (TRF) Explained
Description
Stay informed on the latest UK tax updates with Stan Farmer and Syl Michelin! In this episode, they discuss significant changes to remittance-based taxation and the introduction of the Temporary Repatriation Facility (TRF). Learn how these updates affect US-UK taxpayers, strategies to optimize your finances, and why now is the time to act on unremitted income and gains.
📌 Topics Covered:
Changes in remittance basis taxation
Understanding the TRF and its benefits
Tax strategies for expats in the UK
Important deadlines and reduced tax rates
00:00 - Introduction: Overview of UK tax updates and remittance basis taxation.
00:33 - Key changes in UK remittance basis taxation.
02:12 - Explanation of mixed funds and their challenges.
03:48 - Introduction to the Temporary Repatriation Facility (TRF).
04:20 - Benefits of the TRF for unremitted income.
05:27 - Reduced tax rates and their timeline under TRF.
06:32 - Comparing TRF tax rates to standard UK rates.
07:34 - Importance of working with UK tax professionals.
10:42 - Strategies for managing unremitted gains under TRF.
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