Chris86

Hello all, I (UK citizen) am currently on long-term sick leave, and claiming income protection insurance through my UK based employer. As the cost of living in the UK became too high for my reduced salary, I have recently moved to Ireland to stay with family. To continue claiming my insurance, however, I need to be categorised as a UK taxpayer. My understanding is that I'll continue to be classified as a UK taxpayer for up to 6 months of living in Ireland for this tax year, but after that, my status changes, and I'll therefore no longer be able to claim my insurance payments. Is that correct? Is there a way to extend my UK taxpayer status, so that I can continue claiming beyond the 6 months? Many thanks in advance for your help, I've found the online guidance on the subject to be a little confusing. Chris