Calling International Tax Experts

travellerkemp · #1 Apr 16, 2007, 02:00 PM

Question...am I liable for UK tax

I worked full time and was taxed in the UK up until July 2005

At this point i moved to Qatar (where there is no income tax). I was paid from the US whilst working there and payed no tax anywhere, claiming residency in Qatar.

I have now moved to the US (as off 9th April 2007) on a J-1 visa to work here for a set 18 month period. I have a certificate of exemption from US tax. Whilst working here i will be payed from the UK and my employer is telling me I have to start paying UK income tax.

Am I not still non-resident as I was whilst working in Qatar? I came here straight from being a Qatari resident, so does my residency still lie there?

If anyone can help i'd be really greatful



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