As a non-resident, how do I claim personal allowances where available?
You may be able to claim personal allowances as a non-resident. If you are allowed to do this, you can input the details using SimpleStep or HMRC Forms as instructed below.
SimpleStep mode
- Browse to Residence and Remittance
- Tick the box for Personal allowances under a Double Taxation Agreement or other basis as a non resident?
- Go to Personal Allowances
- Tick the appropriate box for claiming personal allowance under a Double Taxation Agreement or for claiming On some other basis.
- Enter the applicable country code (this can be manually typed in or by clicking on the wizard icon).
HMRC Forms mode
- Browse to Residence and remittance from the left-hand menu.
- Go to page 2.
- Tick either box 15 or box 16 to claim the personal allowances depending on your situation.
- Add the country code in box 17 (this can be manually typed in or by clicking on the wizard icon).