US & UK Tax Insights
The Jungle Tax Insights hub brings together plain-English guidance for anyone taxed on both sides of the Atlantic. Whether you are a US citizen in the UK, a British national with US income, a creative business or a global family, use these resources to understand your IRS and HMRC obligations and plan with confidence.
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Each card links to a dedicated Jungle Tax resource, calculator or service. Start with the topic closest to your situation, or call us to talk it through.
US-UK Cross-Border Tax Planning
How to avoid double taxation on income, gains and pensions using the US-UK tax treaty, foreign tax credits and the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion.
IRS Streamlined Filing for Expats
Behind on US returns while living in the UK? The Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures let non-wilful filers catch up on three years of returns and six FBARs, penalty-free.
FBAR Penalties & Foreign Account Reporting
Estimate your exposure before you file. Learn who must report foreign accounts, the FinCEN 114 threshold, and how wilful and non-wilful penalties differ.
US Back Taxes for Expats
Model interest and failure-to-file exposure on unfiled US returns, then map a compliant path back with our expat-focused back-tax calculator and advisory team.
Creative Industry Tax Reliefs
From UK audiovisual and video games reliefs to how US creators treat production costs, we break down the incentives available to studios, producers and content businesses.
High-Net-Worth & Non-Dom Planning
Residence, domicile and the post-2025 UK regime, US estate and gift tax, and structuring worldwide assets across two systems without falling foul of either.
Read the Jungle Tax news & blog
Our regularly updated blog covers changes to IRS and HMRC rules, the UK move from the non-dom regime, treaty developments and practical filing tips for expats, creatives and international businesses. Visit the full feed for our newest articles and updates.
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Most accountants know one system. We specialise in the overlap. Jungle Tax prepares US and UK returns together, so your treaty positions, foreign tax credits and timing are coordinated rather than left to two advisers who never speak. That joined-up approach is what keeps our clients compliant and out of double taxation.
Dual-qualified perspective
We look at every decision through both the IRS and HMRC lens before you act, not after.
Amnesty and remediation experience
From Streamlined filings to FBAR catch-up, we bring people back into compliance calmly and correctly.
Built for creatives and globals
Content businesses, founders and international families are our core clients, not an afterthought.
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Guidance written for people taxed on both sides of the Atlantic
Our Insights hub distils complex IRS and HMRC rules into clear, actionable guidance for dual filers, expats and international businesses. Every article and calculator is grounded in real cross-border casework, so you can understand where the two systems interact before you make a decision.
- ›Plain-English explanations of treaty positions
- ›Resources for expats, founders and creatives
- ›Coordinated US and UK perspective throughout
Turn insight into a clear plan for your filings
Reading is a start, but your situation is unique. When you are ready, our cross-border team can translate the guidance here into a coordinated plan across your IRS and HMRC obligations. We help you prioritise what to file, protect against double taxation and stay on top of both calendars.
- ›A single team for US and UK returns
- ›Support with amnesty and catch-up filings
- ›Ongoing planning as your circumstances change
Questions & Answers
It is a curated library of US and UK tax guidance for people and businesses living across both systems. Each topic links to a dedicated resource, calculator or service page covering cross-border planning, IRS amnesty programmes, FBAR reporting, expat back taxes and private wealth so you can find the answer you need quickly.
Yes. The United States taxes citizens and Green Card holders on worldwide income regardless of residence, so an annual federal return is required even when you already pay UK tax. Foreign tax credits and the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion usually reduce or remove any US bill, but the filing obligation itself remains.
Most non-wilful expats use the IRS Streamlined Foreign Offshore Procedures, which require filing the past three years of returns and six years of FBARs plus a certification of non-wilful conduct. When accepted, the programme waives failure-to-file and FBAR penalties. Our Streamlined filing team manages the full submission for you.
You must file FinCEN Form 114 (the FBAR) if the aggregate value of your non-US financial accounts exceeds 10,000 US dollars at any point in the calendar year. It is filed electronically and separately from your tax return. Missing it can trigger significant penalties, so use our FBAR calculator to gauge your exposure.
US federal returns are generally due 15 April, with an automatic extension to 15 June for taxpayers living abroad and a further extension available to 15 October. UK Self Assessment is due by 31 October for paper returns and 31 January for online filing. We track both calendars so nothing is missed.
Yes. We are a dedicated US-UK cross-border firm, so a single team prepares your IRS and HMRC filings in a coordinated way. That means treaty positions, foreign tax credits and timing are handled consistently across both returns, reducing double taxation and the risk of conflicting advice from separate advisers.
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