The Tax Compass Podcast
The Tax Compass Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to The Tax Compass Podcast by LSR Partners; a must-listen for expats, non-residents, and anyone with UK tax obligations abroad. Hosted by LSR Partners tax experts Laura Sant and Simon Roue, we’re here to simplify complex UK tax issues so you can confidently manage your finances, no matter where in the world you are.
If you're navigating UK tax from overseas, planning a move, or dealing with HMRC, this podcast offers clear, practical guidance. Each episode covers essential topics, from capital gains and inheritance tax to residency rules, with real-life case studies and expert insights to help you make informed decisions.
Why listen to The Tax Compass Podcast?
1. Clear, Actionable Advice: We break down UK tax complexities into simple, actionable steps.
2. Tailored for Expats and Non-Residents: Addressing unique cross-border challenges.
3. Trusted Expertise: Laura and Simon bring decades of experience, sharing insights to guide you every step of the way.
Join us to gain clarity and take control of your tax obligations with The Tax Compass Podcast. Pay the right tax, in the right place, at the right time. Subscribe now!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on UK tax obligations for expats and non-residents, covering essential topics such as double tax treaties, property taxation, pension contributions, and recent budget implications. For example, specific episodes discuss capital gains tax when selling property and the nuances of pension tax relief for high earners, providing actionable and practical advice.
The Tax Compass Podcast helps globally mobile individuals, expats, and internationally connected professionals navigate the complexities of the UK tax system with clarity, honesty, and real-world insight.
Hosted by tax advisers Simon Roue and Dr. Laura Sant from LSR Partners, each episode dives into the issues that matter most if you’re living, investing, or working across borders. You’ll get plain-English explanations, practical tips, and expert analysis on topics like:
UK tax residency and the Statutory Residence Test
The impact of changes to non-dom status and foreign income rules
Inheritance Tax, gifting, and wealth transfer
Tax planning for remote workers, international employees, and entrepreneurs
HMRC compliance, tax returns, and real case studies
How to pay the right tax in the right place at the right time
If you’re unsure what your obligations are, or if you suspect you’re paying too much, this podcast is your compass for making smarter, simpler tax decisions.
Whether you’re a British expat, a non-dom living in the UK, or someone with property, family, or investments across borders, this is your go-to source for tax clarity and confidence.
🧭 Brought to you by LSR Partners – helping you pay the right tax, in the right place, at the right time.
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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD ITSA) is approaching fast, and HMRC’s advertising push is only adding to the noise. In this episode, Simon and Laura cut through the confusion and explain exactly who MTD ITSA applies to, when it starts, and what the practical impact will be for sole traders and landlords. You get the key thresholds (and how they step down each year), what quarterly reporting really means, what software you’ll need, and where people are most likely to get caught out, especially non-resident landlords and internationally mobile taxpayers.
Key topics covered:
- What “MTD ITSA” actually is (and how it differs from MTD for VAT)
- Start date: 6 April 2026 — who must join first
- The staged income (turnover) thresholds:
- £50,000+ from 6 April 2026
- £30,000+ from 6 April 2027
- £20,000+ from 6 April 2028
- It applies to sole traders and landlords (not partnerships, yet)
- Turnover means income/receipts, not profit
- Multiple sources add together (e.g., trading + rental income)
- The ‘quarterly update’ reality: unadjusted/cash-style reporting, with year-end adjustments later
- The admin shock for landlords and those below the VAT threshold who haven’t kept digital records before
- Practical considerations: separate bank accounts, receipt capture, and staying ‘MTD-ready’
- Who may be outside the system (e.g., certain non-residents without a National Insurance number; digitally excluded individuals)
- Non-residents: reporting focuses on UK-taxable elements, not worldwide income
- Why HMRC is doing it (and why it may feel like more admin than ‘business insight’)
- What still isn’t clear: how HMRC will calculate payments/tax due during the year
Subscribe for more tax guidance for expats and globally mobile individuals.
Brought to you by LSR Partners – helping you pay the right tax in the right place at the right time.
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