I'm a non-dom UK resident (married to a UK citizen). I'm filing a self-assessment using the arising basis (used remittance basis last year). I reported my 2011 pension income in January but didn't have my US 2011 tax return at that point in order to report interest and dividend income. Now I'm thoroughly confused about which US tax return to use for this information. As the UK tax year is April to April, should I use my US 2010 return or wait until I have my completed 2011 return? It would be impossible to figure out which portions of these income sources arose before and after April, 2011.
I had a UK tax accountant who was really bad and I fired him as he really knew nothing about any of this and never answered my questions. I have a US tax accountant who files my US returns but he doesn't know anything about UK tax law. I'm already paying a lot for his services and can't afford to hire another one here. I'm a 70 year old pensioner with some additional income from dividends and interest but not enough to afford much more in the way of tax consultants.
Thanks for your help.
I had a UK tax accountant who was really bad and I fired him as he really knew nothing about any of this and never answered my questions. I have a US tax accountant who files my US returns but he doesn't know anything about UK tax law. I'm already paying a lot for his services and can't afford to hire another one here. I'm a 70 year old pensioner with some additional income from dividends and interest but not enough to afford much more in the way of tax consultants.
Thanks for your help.