Blogs
Blogs
Guides and insight on US–UK cross-border tax: FBAR and FATCA, the FIG regime, dual filing, property, expatriation and more — written by dual-qualified specialists.
Recent articles
PFIC Rules Explained: The Passive Foreign Investment Company Trap for Americans in the UK
At Taxule, our dual-qualified US/UK team reviews your UK investment accounts for PFIC exposure, sorts out Form 8621 filings and elections, and helps you plan future investing around pension wrappers where PFIC rules simply don’t apply.
The Delaware Flip Explained for UK Founders
A Delaware flip makes a new US company the parent of your UK startup, easing US investment but needing careful UK tax planning.
FIG Regime: The UK's Four-Year Tax-Free Rules
FIG regime new UK residents get 4 years tax-free on foreign income and gains. Eligibility, claims, and pitfalls explained
From the archive
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How the US-UK Tax Treaty Protects You ?
US-UK treaty stops UK citizens paying US tax twice. Guide covers filing rules, tax credits, key forms, and common traps
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US Employer Taxes: A Clear Guide for Businesses with Staff
From 6 April 2026, US employers face payroll taxes covering income tax withholding, Social Security, Medicare, and FUTA. This guide breaks down 2026 rates, filing deadlines, required forms, and penalties in plain English helping any business with staff understand exactly what they owe and when it's due.
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MTD for Income Tax: The Landlord's Essentials
Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is not optional once your qualifying income crosses the threshold.
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax: What UK Landlords Need to Know
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IRS Form 941 Explained: The Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return
Form 941 — Employer's Quarterly Federal Tax Return is the form US employers use to report payroll taxes to the IRS each quarter. Employers file it if they withhold federal income tax from employees' wages, or if they owe Social Security or Medicare tax.
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UK Inheritance Tax vs US Estate Tax: What Americans With UK Property Need to Know
How UK Inheritance Tax and US Estate Tax interact for Americans owning UK property, including the 1979 treaty, domicile rules and double taxation relief.
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Form 1116 Explained: The Foreign Tax Credit for Americans Abroad
Form 1116 is the IRS form US taxpayers use to claim the Foreign Tax Credit — offsetting income tax paid to a foreign country against their US tax bill on the same income. It helps Americans abroad avoid double taxation, though credits are capped by a per-category limit.
