Residence & Working Abroad (non EU)

During 2006 and 2007 I spend the most part of 12 months based in the US, working for an Irish company (PAYE employee paying tax and PRSI). Prior to 2004, this scenario was covered by foreign earnigs deductions and one could apply to reclaim tax paid during that period spent abroad. However, this was removed and from what I understand the only way tax is not paid in this type of situation is to apply for an exemption in advance of the move.
Can anyone help with this query? Is there anyway to retrospectively deal withthis? Id there any way to reclaim the taxes and/or PRSI?

As an Irish resident you will be taxable on your worldwide income.

To break Irish residence you need to spend less than 183 days in Ireland in a year or 280 dyas in a year and the preceeding year. Did you break Irish residence?

If you have not broken Irish tax residence you will have no refunds due unless you paid US tax on any of the income and are entitled to a foreign tax credit for this in Ireland.

Is this the case?

Thanks Domo.
In '05, i was in UK for first 7 months, 1 month back in Ireland and then 94 days in US. While in UK, I was working in UK company and paying tax there. All time spent in US I was working for Irish compnay and PAYE in Irish system.
In '06, I spent 160+ days in US before returning home. Not sure if i'm entitled to anything? I rang tax office about this and they told me they didn't know (!) but that I should send in a letter with my details.
Preparing a letter with details at the moment.

Any thoughts?

Domo said:

As an Irish resident you will be taxable on your worldwide income.

To break Irish residence you need to spend less than 183 days in Ireland in a year or 280 dyas in a year and the preceeding year. Did you break Irish residence?

If you have not broken Irish tax residence you will have no refunds due unless you paid US tax on any of the income and are entitled to a foreign tax credit for this in Ireland.

Is this the case?

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Hi Domo,

Is there a way you can hang onto your irish PRSI entitlements while working in Dubai as a non Irish resident? My employer may not be Irish in Dubai.

Regards,

The Fitz

To: SMG

The Revenue are not tax advisors, and to be honest you can't rely on their advice.

Looks like you are non-resident in Ireland in 2005, and resident in 2006.

You really need professional advice with regard to your tax liabilities in UK, Ireland and US.

To: The Fitz

Off the top of my head - don't quote me - I don't think so, but you should look at making voluntary contributions.

Will your employer not advise?

Cheers Domo,
Appreciate the help.