What Is The p85 Form
The P85 form should be completed by individuals to advise HMRC they are planning to move abroad or they have already moved abroad and they intend to work for at least a full tax year. Individuals who complete a self-assessment tax return can tell HMRC of their plans to leave the UK through their return. The “resident” section (form SA109) should be completed and sent by post (this cannot be done online). If you don’t usually complete a self-assessment tax return you should include parts 2 and 3 of your P45 form.
The importance of the p85 form
The completion of the P85 form will ensure that an individual moving abroad can claim tax refunds to which they are entitled and will also help HMRC decide how an individual should be treated for the purposes of UK tax.
You can claim if you:
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lived and worked in the UK;
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moved abroad and may not be coming back; and
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Work abroad full-time for at least 1 full tax year.
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The P85 form can be found on the GOV.UK website. Individuals completing the form have the option of submitting the form online or can complete the form online and then print, sign and post it to HMRC.
An individual's specific liability to income tax will depend on whether they are resident and / or ordinarily resident and / or domiciled in the UK.
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