Working an Irish job from the UK?

fee126

Hi folks

Can anyone advise on the tax/legal implications of an Irish person working an Irish job remotely from the UK? I mean literally a work-from-home scenario where you move to the UK but continue to do your job - office and colleagues are located in Ireland and wages/tax also still paid there. If that arrangement is feasible, if you live in the UK for long enough to be come resident for tax purposes there then could it be seen as tax evasion?

Also would there be implications in this scenario for additional employment in the UK?

Newbie so sorry if this is the wrong forum/repeat question - haven't found any search results that cover this exact scenario so far.

Thanks

srsly78

www.hmrc.co.uk

You will pay UK tax I think, talk to the taxman (Irish and UK) and ask directly. It's complicated when it comes to border workers etc but I THINK in your situation you will only be paying uk tax. This may be good coz for above e50k income UK personal tax is less than here (without even bothering with dodgy Jimmy Carr style arrangements etc).

Noone can advise you here without getting banned tho

fee126

Oh right ok, thanks anyway:) I guess I thought there might be someone on here who has actually done something similar. I've tried reading the tax info but with difficulty!

I'll enquire with the authorities but tbh I think unless there's a very straightforward arrangement that can be made I probably wouldn't pursue it. If I had to pay UK tax I actually don't think it would be feasible from my employer's point of view either.

fee126

BTW it's www.hmrc.gov.uk

Mr. Incognito

As general non specific advice.

Firstly. At first instance Irish source income is taxable in Ireland and UK Source in come is taxable in the UK. This still applies when you are dual resident.

If you have dual income sources then the primary taxing country is that where you are tax resident.

If you are tax resident in both countries it is where you have your permanent home.

This will depend on your circumstances-

In your case it seems you will spend NO days in Ireland? This would have implications.


Your Irish job will have PAYE and PRSI deducted at source regardless of residence as it is Irish source employment and automatically subject to Irish tax. You will automatically get Irish allowances.


If you are paying UK Social Security it is possible to get an exemption here from Irish PRSI. You provide an E101 certificate to your Irish employer.

Your UK Source Income will have UK tax deducted and there may be a residue payable here depending on your tax residence and ordinary residence and domicile. You will most likely retain your UK Credits by virtue of them having primary taxing rights at first instance and your UK Tax residency.

You may have to file an Irish self assessment return in Ireland to take account of the UK Income.

You may also have to file a UK self assessment to take account of the Irish income.

Cross credits can be allowed under the treaties.

Hope that helps. I can assist you professionally on your Irish affairs but would have to charge.

This is general advice and should not be relied upon as specific advice will depend on a more detailed analysis of your affairs.

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