Issues of Domicile

For many years the guidance on residence in the UK issued by the Revenue (IR20) was taken as having quasi-legal force and leading firms gave advice on this basis.

Recent moves by the Revenue, including in the case of Robert Gaines-Cooper, have ushered in a climate of uncertainty in taxation, which is unwelcome and arguably unfair.

The aim of this page is to provide a forum for the exchange of views and information. Those concerned with the site take no responsibility for any of the views expressed.

Friday, March 12, 2010

To Those Concerned About the HMRC's Rulings

I find the continued nonsense about my case quite fascinating and frequently at times, I wonder how on earth I have got caught up in such an “Alice in Wonderland” situation. Prior to all this nonsense I was a low key, ordinary entrepreneur who had left the UK many years ago. Now, I am involved in a sort of time warp situation.

When I visit the UK, it is like revisiting ones old school; the place is extremely familiar, particularly in the case of my old school, but no longer part of ones daily life. I was driven out by Denis Healey’s draconian 98% tax, along with thousands of others.

I was pleased to be told that all the Judges were not on agreement in this latest farcical round. I will of course be attempting to appeal to the House of Lords – now I believe the Supreme Court, and for those of you who are concerned, I am not the sort of person you can bowl over, especially if the rules are changed on me then backdated to 1992. Is this the England I used to know! Who are the people who are running the place today and are they really going to push what was once a wonderful Country into total bankruptcy.

Whilst writing, I would like to comment on the extremely erudite entries onto my website by anonymous. He seems to have a very good grasp of the situation and I think it is rather a shame that I don’t know who he is. Thank you anyway for helping us all by presenting the situation in such a clear and simple manner.

Have no fear, I shall fight on. Best wishes to you all. Robert Gaines-Cooper