I don’t think it is the only, but definitely one of very few that taxes non-resident citizens and their foreign income.
December 2, 2025 at 7:51 AM
I don’t think it is the only, but definitely one of very few that taxes non-resident citizens and their foreign income.
Very few Brits pay someone to do their taxes. Adding to the complexity is that the UK tax year is April to March.
December 2, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Very few Brits pay someone to do their taxes. Adding to the complexity is that the UK tax year is April to March.
FACTA makes financial life hard in big countries too.
December 2, 2025 at 7:48 AM
FACTA makes financial life hard in big countries too.
Don’t need to be rich, don’t even have had to live in the US as an adult. US rules make it hard to be a dual citizen abroad.
December 1, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Don’t need to be rich, don’t even have had to live in the US as an adult. US rules make it hard to be a dual citizen abroad.
It is possible, but neither cheap nor easy. I bet there is a much larger contingent that wants to but can’t, than has done so successfully.
December 1, 2025 at 11:19 PM
It is possible, but neither cheap nor easy. I bet there is a much larger contingent that wants to but can’t, than has done so successfully.
That are dual citizens abroad that would celebrate the passing of this bill if it meant a shortcut to no longer being a US citizen.
December 1, 2025 at 10:25 PM
That are dual citizens abroad that would celebrate the passing of this bill if it meant a shortcut to no longer being a US citizen.
It’s a matter of trade offs, but depending where you live and where you work, you really don’t need a car. I’m so happy to live in a major town/city centre.
If you can afford to live in a city centre, then you can survive without owning a car.
If you can afford to live in a city centre, then you can survive without owning a car.
November 28, 2025 at 8:49 PM
It’s a matter of trade offs, but depending where you live and where you work, you really don’t need a car. I’m so happy to live in a major town/city centre.
If you can afford to live in a city centre, then you can survive without owning a car.
If you can afford to live in a city centre, then you can survive without owning a car.
They are probably on 97k and rounding up.
November 28, 2025 at 6:58 PM
They are probably on 97k and rounding up.
I had 2 sisters in my year at school, 11 months apart. Essentially the oldest and the youngest in the class. It must be harder than twins to have a gap like that.
November 27, 2025 at 12:32 PM
I had 2 sisters in my year at school, 11 months apart. Essentially the oldest and the youngest in the class. It must be harder than twins to have a gap like that.
Probably should have attacked council tax head on.
November 26, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Probably should have attacked council tax head on.
Is that actually a Southern service using a GWR branded 387?
November 25, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Is that actually a Southern service using a GWR branded 387?
From the world of cycling: The correct number of gyoza you want to eat is n+1.
November 25, 2025 at 3:41 AM
From the world of cycling: The correct number of gyoza you want to eat is n+1.
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 AM
My friend manages one of the local pubs. He calls it ‘amateur drinking season’.
November 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
My friend manages one of the local pubs. He calls it ‘amateur drinking season’.
We had to use the Bakerloo last weekend for the first time in a long time. The Horror.
November 19, 2025 at 10:58 PM
We had to use the Bakerloo last weekend for the first time in a long time. The Horror.
I think the phrase is ‘Blame Canada’ and something about beady eyes.
November 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
I think the phrase is ‘Blame Canada’ and something about beady eyes.
Yes - pencilling dates is a great plan. Xx
November 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Yes - pencilling dates is a great plan. Xx
My memory is that the Spawn soundtrack is exceptional.
November 15, 2025 at 10:53 PM
My memory is that the Spawn soundtrack is exceptional.
True. My comments assumed an average 8-5 M-F job which is definitely not what everybody does.
However, your standby job is hopefully suitable to be done at home surrounded by jigsaw puzzles, cheese and wine.
However, your standby job is hopefully suitable to be done at home surrounded by jigsaw puzzles, cheese and wine.
November 15, 2025 at 8:46 PM
True. My comments assumed an average 8-5 M-F job which is definitely not what everybody does.
However, your standby job is hopefully suitable to be done at home surrounded by jigsaw puzzles, cheese and wine.
However, your standby job is hopefully suitable to be done at home surrounded by jigsaw puzzles, cheese and wine.
2030 we will still be finding them, possibly longer for the simple stripes on the pavement to space out queues.
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 PM
2030 we will still be finding them, possibly longer for the simple stripes on the pavement to space out queues.
Nope, always save 3 days of vacation for Christmas week. No matter which day Christmas falls, 3 vacation days will always get you 8 days off. (If the 26th is a public holiday where you live.)
November 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Nope, always save 3 days of vacation for Christmas week. No matter which day Christmas falls, 3 vacation days will always get you 8 days off. (If the 26th is a public holiday where you live.)