Brit Expat taxes to be raised?

Last night on Sky news (in the section where they discuss the next days newspapers) there was an article about tax for British Expats being changed to the U.S system  

The article did state that it wouldn't happen "for a while", but that it would happen. Unfortunately, I have searched Sky news/Google News/Expat Telegraph etc and I cannot find mention of this news item to reference it for you all-hopefully Helen will be along with more information at some point.

Thought this might be useful for all the Re-pats moving back with their Brit spouses to keep an eye on.

Sheril

I have not heard anything recently, but the UK tax system changed to self-assessment (same as the US) about 5 / 6 years ago. Perhaps this is what they meant. I will keep my eyes open for any news on this and will let you all know....

Helen

Hi Helen,

No, I am sure that's not what they were referring to so I just e-mailed Sky News (this has been driving me crazy!) then had another quick search and I finally found the news item....

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/global/main.jhtml?xml=/global/2004/08/10/ntax10.xml&sSheet=/global/2004/08/10/home.html

Expatriates fear Brown plans to charge them full tax rate
By Toby Helm, Chief Political Correspondent
(Filed: 10/08/2004)
Two million Britons living abroad could face higher taxes after the Treasury refused to rule out changes in the regime for non-resident nationals.
 
Expatriates fear it could impose an American-style system under which they would pay the same income tax total as if they remained in Britain.............


Sheril.