Leo

Hi HMRC, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inquire whether my wife and I are required to apply for split year treatment based on our current circumstances. Please find a summary of our situation below: 1. I was employed in Hong Kong until 2 May 2023, after which I resigned from my position. 2. I relocated to the UK on 14 June 2023 and have since settled all tax obligations with the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department. 3. My wife and I entered into a 12-month tenancy agreement for a flat in the UK, starting from 14 June 2023. 4. I secured employment and began working on 1 November 2023, with taxes being deducted from my payroll on a monthly basis. 5. My wife has not been employed in Hong Kong for over 10 years and has not taken up employment in the UK since our relocation. Could you kindly advise whether split year treatment applies to us in this case? Thank you in advance for your assistance. I look forward to your guidance on this matter. Leo

I would like to inquire whether my wife and I are required to apply for split year treatment under our current circumstances. Below is a summary of our situation: 1. I was employed in Hong Kong until 2 May 2023, after which I resigned from my position. 2. We relocated to the UK on 14 June 2023 by using BNO Visa and have since settled all tax matters with the Hong Kong Inland Revenue Department. 3. My wife and I began renting a flat in the UK from 14 June 2023 under a 12-month tenancy agreement. 4. I secured employment and started working on 1 November 2023. Taxes are being deducted from my payroll on a monthly basis. 5. My wife has not been employed in Hong Kong for over 10 years and has not taken up any employment in the UK since our move. Could you kindly advise whether split year treatment applies to us in this case? Thank you for your assistance, and I look forward to your guidance on this matter.