EPISODE · Apr 20, 2026 · 10 MIN
Brits Returning to the UK from the US: The £1M Tax Trap Nobody Warns You About
from Cross Border Property Tax UK & US by Simon Misiewicz of Optimise Accountants · host Simon Misiewicz US & UK Cross Border Expat Tax Specialist
Send us a message Moving back to the UK from the US could quietly cost you hundreds of thousands — even millions — in unnecessary tax if you get it wrong. Most people focus only on income tax… but that’s just the beginning. In this video, discover the shocking differences between UK and US inheritance tax thresholds, why a $3M estate could be hit with 40% tax in the UK, and how poor timing on asset sales can destroy your wealth. Learn how the 4-year foreign income rule could legally wipe out UK tax on your US income, why keeping assets in the US might be the smartest move, and how strategic pension planning (including Roth IRA conversions) could give you tax-free income for life. If you are a Brit in the US thinking about returning home, this is essential viewing before you make a very expensive mistake.
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Send us a message Moving back to the UK from the US could quietly cost you hundreds of thousands — even millions — in unnecessary tax if you get it wrong. Most people focus only on income tax… but that’s just the beginning. In this video, discover the shocking differences between UK and US inheritance tax thresholds, why a $3M estate could be hit with 40% tax in the UK, and how poor timing on asset sales can destroy your wealth. Learn how the 4-year foreign income rule could legally wipe out...
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