Spilt year but never actually became non resident.

[flightidle]

Hi,

Hopefully someone can give me some advice.

I left the UK to work abroad at the end of December 2008, however due to personnel circumstances I never met the average 90 days requirement on my first review in April 2010.

Therefore I'm resident and must pay the tax due. For tax year 09/10 this is no problem as I'm currently completing my tax return. However my accountant claimed spilt year treatment for the end of 08/09, how do I correct this? and pay the tax due.

I now intend to become non resident as of 6th April 2010.

Thanks in advance for your help

[Brian Clarke]

It sounds like you need to do an amended 2009 tax return to start with, but without more information it's difficult to advise.

You may need professional assistance (sorry about that).

[flightidle]

Thanks, have now got the answer from my tax advisor:

As I have not returned to the UK to live (Still work and live abroad) its not a problem. I will have to pay tax for 09/10 as I did not meet the 91 day rule. But will hopefully be out for the 10/11 tax year.

[maths]

As a matter of interest I'm a little unclear as to what you mean by "it's not a problem" ?

[flightidle]

As I have been advised I pay the tax due for 09/10.