Andy BuckleyMar 15
Richard Murphy
A passport tax would solve the problem of tax refugees https://www.taxresearch.org.uk/Blog/2026/03/15/a-passport-tax-would-solve-the-problem-of-tax-refugees/
A passport tax would solve the problem of tax refugees

The Guardian posted this comment yesterday: Wealthy UK nationals fleeing war in the Gulf are seeking sanctuary in countries such as Ireland and France to avoid hefty tax bills back home. In the face of possible demands from HM Revenue and Customs, high-net-worth individuals who had been living in the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries...

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Show threadChristo. London, EnglandMar 15
@RichardJMurphy
I have an American friend who has lived in the UK for many years. She has to pay tax on her earnings here and has to pay tax in the US on her earnings here too.
Show threadJim Patterson 🇨🇦Mar 15
@Christo_459 @RichardJMurphy It's more of a nuisance than anything, unless her tax rate in the USA is higher than in the UK (and it would be only the federal rate, not any state tax). The US-UK tax treaty is intended to avoid any double taxation.
https://www.taxesforexpats.com/country-guides/uk/tax-treaty-between-the-us-and-uk.html
US-UK tax treaty guide (2026): Avoid double taxation

Dual resident in the US and UK? Learn the treaty residency tie-breaker, what income is covered, and when Form 8833 becomes relevant.