BA Direct Entry Pilot.
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Uk
Because they are ferried from Dublin via London to Barcelona on staff travel and have great pride in telling me they pay bugger all tax. My question, so what trip have you got.......”oh nothing I just need to attend a hospital appointment then I will go back to Dublin”
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: The Winchester
It is Monday so...colour me confused, what's this about DUB/LHR/BCN???..
Who are "they"? and how often does this "ferrying" happen?
..and to address the hoary old point about "commuters" and Tax avoidance: living outside the UK does not in itself automatically mean an individual is paying "bugger all tax"..(thinks..that reminds me, I must get back to working on my Tax return later..the non UK one)
Anyhow I fear we have strayed wildly off piste..
Who are "they"? and how often does this "ferrying" happen?
..and to address the hoary old point about "commuters" and Tax avoidance: living outside the UK does not in itself automatically mean an individual is paying "bugger all tax"..(thinks..that reminds me, I must get back to working on my Tax return later..the non UK one)
Anyhow I fear we have strayed wildly off piste..
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From: Uk
They split their time between Dublin and somewhere in Europe. I believe it’s some dodge in Ireland but they can only spend x days a year there so they split their time. Fair enough but the hospital appointment got me. Anyway....Corbyn government and maybe we should all do the same.
What was the original topic anyway ����
What was the original topic anyway ����
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: UK
There are plenty of people commuting from outside the UK who pay their taxes in the countries in which they reside, and there are plenty of people who are pretty much avoiding paying tax altogether, by not actually being properly resident anywhere. To be honest I wonder why I don’t go and become one of them. The taxation system on some BA pilots is extreme. I will be working for the next two years as a high earning UK tax payer and my net income during that time will be zero! The tax man will receive it all, via a mixture of my income tax, national insurance, and tax on my final salary pension increase due to promotion. That is not a fair taxation system and the fact it drives many to extremes to stop giving the tax man any more than they absolutely have to, is of no surprise to me. Many would call me lucky to have a final salary pension scheme, but it doesn’t matter which way you skin it, working for free for two years is not a fair taxation system, and rebellion against that unfairness is why many people decide enough is enough and actively avoid as much tax as they can.
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Apparently 'Inbox full' is prunish for 'newbies can't send or receive pms' (and similar restrictions) until established as genuine members, whatever that means. I still can't find specific C&V for those rules.
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From: Between HRG & LGW
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: UK
Joined: Aug 2003
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From: somewhere between Miami and Havana
Not sure if you’re referring to the Channel Islands, but you have every right to live there with a UK passport. Portugal would leave quite a bit more in your pocket, however.
Cheers
B
Cheers
B
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: HK
True, but without a housing permit, your options on what property you can buy or rent in CI are severely restricted/ more expensive...
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Botswana
Anyway sincere apologies for the immense thread drift for which I am again partially responsible!
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From: somewhere between Miami and Havana
All correct. You actually left out the fact that the commute itself sucks.
Therefore, Portugal is a far better option for weather, commuting and tax avoidance (avoidance is perfectly legal, evasion is what gets you in trouble).
Are people still trying to join BA...?
B
Therefore, Portugal is a far better option for weather, commuting and tax avoidance (avoidance is perfectly legal, evasion is what gets you in trouble).
Are people still trying to join BA...?
B
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: On the side of the pitch!
Apparently!
Joined: Apr 2018
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From: Europe
Part Time
Hi All,
I'm joining BA soon on LH and I've got a fair amount of information about how stuff works, but I haven't got any info on part time. Could anyone shed some light on what part time options are available and what hoops need to be jumped through before I'd be eligible?
Cheers
HL
I'm joining BA soon on LH and I've got a fair amount of information about how stuff works, but I haven't got any info on part time. Could anyone shed some light on what part time options are available and what hoops need to be jumped through before I'd be eligible?
Cheers
HL