Your US tax advisor in the UK, with US and UK returns handled in one place.
If you are American and live in Britain, the IRS still wants a return every year. Our London team of US attorneys, IRS Enrolled Agents and US/UK tax accountants files your US and UK returns together, so nothing is missed and nothing is taxed twice.
Why a specialist US tax advisor in the UK
Two tax systems. One US tax advisor who understands both.
By law, all US persons must file annual US income tax returns, reporting worldwide income, capital gains and non-US assets, no matter where they live. That includes US citizens, green card holders and people born abroad to a US parent.
Living in the UK means you file with HMRC as well. A UK-only accountant may not know the US rules. A US-only firm may not know the UK ones. Our US/UK team understands how HMRC and the IRS treat your income, investments, pensions, property and trusts, and how to manage both.
We prepare Form 1040 and UK Self-Assessment (SA100), apply foreign tax credits and treaty relief, and report overseas accounts, pensions and trusts (FBAR, Form 8938).
Before and after
Before and after you have a US tax advisor in the UK
Before: guessing at two tax systems
- Not sure what the IRS expects from someone living in the UK
- A UK accountant who does not do US returns
- Worry about being taxed twice on the same income
- Banks asking for proof you are US tax compliant
After: one US tax advisor, both returns done
- US and UK returns prepared and coordinated
- Foreign tax credits and treaty relief applied
- Overseas accounts and pensions reported correctly
- A London team you can meet in person
What our US tax advisors in the UK do
Everything an American in the UK needs, from one US tax advisor team.
Annual US and UK filing
US Federal and State returns (1040, 1040NR), UK Self-Assessment (SA100), and the two coordinated.
Overseas assets and pensions
FBAR and Form 8938 reporting for UK bank accounts, ISAs, pensions and trusts.
Late filers
Behind on US returns? We guide you through the IRS streamlined procedures and catch you up.
Cross-border planning
Advice on income, property, pensions and investments that touch both countries.
Trusts, estates and gifting
US/UK advice on trusts, inheritance and gifts, including Forms 3520 and 709.
Expatriation
Thinking of giving up US citizenship? Exit tax calculations and Form 8854.
How it works
Working with a US tax advisor in the UK, in three steps.
- Step
Introductory call
A confidential call with a US/UK specialist to understand your situation and what you need to file.
- Step
We gather and prepare
We collect your documents and prepare your US and UK returns side by side.
- Step
File and plan ahead
We file on time and flag what to plan for next year, in both countries.
Who you will work with
The US tax advisors behind our UK practice.
US attorneys, IRS Enrolled Agents and US/UK tax accountants, led from London.
Glenn Snow
US/UK Tax Director, Private Client Group, London
Dual-qualified tax adviser with over 16 years advising individuals on US and US/UK tax. Joined from EY Frank Hirth, where he worked in London and New York. IRS Enrolled Agent and member of the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT).
Spear’s 500 Recommended Advisor. Shortlisted, Citywealth Accountant of the Year 2020.
Patricia Lydon
US Tax Director, Private Client Group, London
Part of the London Private Client Group, working on US tax returns, compliance and expatriation for US-connected individuals.
Andrew Aldridge
Tax Director & US Attorney, London
Over 40 years of domestic and international tax experience, including five years in the UK as Tax Counsel for Phillips Petroleum. Assists US taxpayers who wish to give up US citizenship while minimising the impact of the Exit Tax. Licensed attorney, Oklahoma.
Darlene Hart
Founder & CEO, Zurich
Founder and CEO of USTAXFS Sarl, based in Zurich. USTAXFS has offices in London, Zurich and Geneva.
Offices
A US tax advisor in the UK, with a London office you can visit.
Meet our team in London, or call us wherever you live.
London WC1V 7QH
+44 20 7357 8220
CH 8004 Zurich
+41 44 387 8070
CH 1205 Geneva
+41 22 700 2500
Questions
US tax advisor UK: common questions.
I live in the UK. Do I still have to file US tax returns?
Yes. All US persons must file annual US income tax returns and information returns, wherever they live. This applies even if you also file a UK return.
Can one US tax advisor handle my UK return too?
Yes. Our US/UK team prepares UK Self-Assessment (SA100) alongside your US return, so the two are coordinated.
Will I be taxed twice?
Foreign tax credits and the US/UK tax treaty are there to help prevent it. We apply them to your returns.
I am behind on my US returns. Can you help?
Yes. See our page on the streamlined filing compliance procedures.
Where are you based?
Our London office is at Staple Court, 11 Staple Inn, London WC1V 7QH. We also have offices in Zurich and Geneva.
Confidential introductory call
Speak to a US tax advisor in the UK.
Tell us briefly what you need. A US/UK specialist will arrange a confidential introductory call.
London office, Staple Court, 11 Staple Inn, WC1V 7QH.
- US attorneys and IRS Enrolled Agents
- US and UK returns in one firm
- 35+ years, fiercely independent