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Most tax-efficient option: living in rented or owned property in London?
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Originally posted by Neo View PostLisaContractorUmbrella, what's the difference between 'won't' and 'can't' when it comes to commutability? I thought everywhere in the world is commutable from everywhere else in the world. All you need is your own private supersonic jet! So, I won't hear none of this 'can't' from you - that just sounds like you're lazy!
And what's 'sockyism'? Stop making up words. I should call you Tolkien.
northernladuk, take a breather and relax with a Cadbury's Caramel. Your grasp on basic English is simply awful. At least I'm on here trying to get answers. You should go to an English grammar forum.
Seems that SueEllen is the only one that speaks sense round here and understands the situation regarding why I'm renting in London (owned property already rented before London contract got). Thanks for explaining to LisaContractorUmbrella.
Very sorry Neo but these insults are really not up to the standard that we have come to expect on CUK.
Had you considered that you don't really want answers from the people on here? What you really want is affirmation and we are not prepared to give it.
Oh and a 'socky' is one of the regulars on here who has temporarily adopted another persona in order to annoy the tulip out of the others
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Originally posted by LisaContractorUmbrella View PostVery sorry Neo but these insults are really not up to the standard that we have come to expect on CUK.
HTHLast edited by northernladuk; 6 June 2012, 12:26. Reason: Got some grammar tips I wanted to try out.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Neo View PostI should also add to that list that I am also renting out two rooms in my Surrey property on a lodger basis, but I have done this since I purchased the property in 2003 and spent five years living at the property continously like this before I got a job in London in 2008. I believe renting rooms out in a first home (on a resident landlord basis) is permitted and not taxable in any case.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostYou ought to be thankful people have taken the time to respond instead of being so rude to them...
Originally posted by northernladuk View PostWords fail me. Your grasp on basic tax rules is simply awful...
Do unto others what you would have others do unto you.
Originally posted by LisaContractorUmbrella View PostOh and a 'socky' is one of the regulars on here who has temporarily adopted another persona in order to annoy the tulip out of the othersComment
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Originally posted by Sockpuppet View PostThere is another point here. I hope these London gigs are suitably far apart as to not fail the 2 year rule on temporary work places. Remember this is HMRCs suitably far apart, not your own definition. In which case its a mute point as you can't claim even if it was wholly and exclusively.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by Neo View PostI thought this was pretty rude tbh:
Reap what you sow.
Do unto others what you would have others do unto you.
OK, guys, you got me. But try and guess who I am. I'll give you a clue - it's someone who has replied to this thread!Comment
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Originally posted by Neo View PostOK, guys, you got me. But try and guess who I am. I'll give you a clue - it's someone who has replied to this thread!Comment
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Originally posted by Sockpuppet View PostThere is another point here. I hope these London gigs are suitably far apart as to not fail the 2 year rule on temporary work places. Remember this is HMRCs suitably far apart, not your own definition. In which case its a mute point as you can't claim even if it was wholly and exclusively.
By the way, I should mention that my property is not actually in Surrey, it's geographically in Hampshire, but its postal address is in Surrey. In other words, you write 'Surrey' on the envelope when posting a letter to my address, but I pay my Council Tax to a district council in Hampshire. This might give an idea as to how far my Surrey property is from London, as Surrey's a big place! Also, I have been diagnosed with DSPD, so early morning commutes are difficult.
I'm still not clear on the whole PPR thing. If my Surrey property is my PPR and I live in my London property, does this not mean I can claim travel and subsistence as if I were renting or staying in a hotel, because I purchased and am only staying at the London property for the purpose of work/business, regardless of the fact I own it?
Originally posted by Pondlife View PostIf so, why are you trolling in the prof forums then.Comment
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Originally posted by Neo View PostAgreed, this is a very good point, and probably the only useful reply I've had in this discussion. However, does an HMRC definition exist or is it subjective? I myself can say that even when I was not contracting but working in London in permanent jobs between 2008 and 2011, I relocated to London Monday to Friday in rented accommodation at completely my own expense. There was no claiming travel or subsistence or anything like that. The only reason I did it was purely to reduce the commute because the commute was too far from my property in Surrey.
Any tax inspector will ask where you lived when you worked in London previously. The fact that you rented somewhere and lived there more nights in the week then in Hampshire clearly indicates you live in London.
Originally posted by Neo View PostBy the way, I should mention that my property is not actually in Surrey, it's geographically in Hampshire, but its postal address is in Surrey. In other words, you write 'Surrey' on the envelope when posting a letter to my address, but I pay my Council Tax to a district council in Hampshire. This might give an idea as to how far my Surrey property is from London, as Surrey's a big place! Also, I have been diagnosed with DSPD, so early morning commutes are difficult.
So that excuse won't wash.
Originally posted by Neo View PostI'm still not clear on the whole PPR thing. If my Surrey property is my PPR and I live in my London property, does this not mean I can claim travel and subsistence as if I were renting or staying in a hotel, because I purchased and am only staying at the London property for the purpose of work/business, regardless of the fact I own it?"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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