Remote Working, Social Insurance and the UK Tax Landscape with Dan Howse (Part 1)

Taxbytes for Expats

If you’re working remotely across borders, or managing people who are, this episode is for you. I’m joined by Dan Howse, Partner at Tax Advisory Partnership in the UK, for part one of a practical conversation on cross-border working, social insurance, and how things have (or haven’t) shifted post-Brexit.

This comes up a lot in conversations with clients: someone living in Ireland, working for a UK company, or the other way around and nobody’s quite sure where social insurance should be paid. Dan breaks it down clearly, covering the 25% rule, what employers need to know before saying yes to remote work requests, and the hidden costs that can catch you off guard if you don't plan for it.

The key thing to note here is that tax and social insurance are not the same, but sound financial and tax advice from an expert like Dan Howse is the best way to find the best answer for you.

Main Topics discussed in this Episode:

1. Remote Working After COVID and Brexit: More people are living in one country and working in another but many employers still aren’t ready for it.
2. Social Insurance vs Tax: They're not the same, and mixing them up can cost you and should be addressed separately and deliberately.
3. Cross-Border Rules Between Ireland and the UK: Despite Brexit, many of the old EU rules still apply between Ireland and the UK.
4. Employer Responsibilities and Risks: If your employee works abroad, you could be on the hook; even if you didn’t know.
5. Why Individuals Should Care About Social Insurance: It’s not just about payroll: this affects your pension, maternity leave and more.

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