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An expat is someone who lives abroad, or outside their home country. As a result, they might be liable for tax in both their home country and in the one they’re currently residing in.
Two things can happen:
Sometimes you may end up being taxed twice on the same earnings unless your home country has a double-taxation agreement with the UK. If it doesn’t, you can still file a Self Assessment tax return and claim tax relief.
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