Allan Bell Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 3 minutes ago, John Mitchell said: Thanks for the info. That's what I figured. There appear to be a number of short circuits at DACS this year. 😬 They have been putting a new system in place. Presumably to make things easier. Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Allan Bell said: They have been putting a new system in place. Presumably to make things easier. Allan Hmm... sounds familiar. 🙄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shearwater Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 2 hours ago, John Mitchell said: I emailed DACS yesterday, and got this odd response (see below) saying that I need to supply an HRMC Residency Certificate. I've never been asked this before. In fact, I don't even know what an HRMC Residency Certificate is. 😕 Dear Payback Claimant, We are still waiting to receive your HMRC Residency Certificate. Please send this to us in order for us to process your claim. Exactly the same mail for me. I answered that I'm not a UK citizen, so no HMRC certificate for me. Send them my Spanish residence certificate updated. Waiting for a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reimar Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 On 15/11/2022 at 12:24, John Mitchell said: I emailed DACS yesterday, and got this odd response (see below) saying that I need to supply an HRMC Residency Certificate. I've never been asked this before. In fact, I don't even know what an HRMC Residency Certificate is. 😕 Dear Payback Claimant, We are still waiting to receive your HMRC Residency Certificate. Please send this to us in order for us to process your claim. I got the same e-mail yesterday. I sent them my last "HMRC Application for relief at source from UK income tax and Claim to repayment of UK income tax", with the certification stamp of CRA in 2020. I sent the CRA a letter asking for an updated stamp on the same form in July of this year. I called them and they said they were still in spec - they had until Jan 2023 to stamp my form! But that's not all. In 2020, in spite of the stamped form I sent HMRC, they would not return the 33 pounds DACS withheld as tax. I tried everything. I think it's impossible. I even tried to set up a self-assessment account to get my money returned. Big mistake. Ever since HMRC has been sending me letters saying my income tax return is late. Late fees are going up every time. They now claim late payment fees are up to several thousand pounds! It really does make you want to let Alamy deal with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 42 minutes ago, Reimar said: I got the same e-mail yesterday. I sent them my last "HMRC Application for relief at source from UK income tax and Claim to repayment of UK income tax", with the certification stamp of CRA in 2020. I sent the CRA a letter asking for an updated stamp on the same form in July of this year. I called them and they said they were still in spec - they had until Jan 2023 to stamp my form! But that's not all. In 2020, in spite of the stamped form I sent HMRC, they would not return the 33 pounds DACS withheld as tax. I tried everything. I think it's impossible. I even tried to set up a self-assessment account to get my money returned. Big mistake. Ever since HMRC has been sending me letters saying my income tax return is late. Late fees are going up every time. They now claim late payment fees are up to several thousand pounds! It really does make you want to let Alamy deal with it. Yikes! Sounds like it's not worth the hassle. Think I'll just keep leaving HMRC a tip. 👑 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giphotostock Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 7 hours ago, Reimar said: I got the same e-mail yesterday. I sent them my last "HMRC Application for relief at source from UK income tax and Claim to repayment of UK income tax", with the certification stamp of CRA in 2020. I sent the CRA a letter asking for an updated stamp on the same form in July of this year. I called them and they said they were still in spec - they had until Jan 2023 to stamp my form! But that's not all. In 2020, in spite of the stamped form I sent HMRC, they would not return the 33 pounds DACS withheld as tax. I tried everything. I think it's impossible. I even tried to set up a self-assessment account to get my money returned. Big mistake. Ever since HMRC has been sending me letters saying my income tax return is late. Late fees are going up every time. They now claim late payment fees are up to several thousand pounds! It really does make you want to let Alamy deal with it. Still waiting for our (US-based business) ~1000 GPB refund... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted November 17, 2022 Share Posted November 17, 2022 (edited) 14 hours ago, Reimar said: But that's not all. In 2020, in spite of the stamped form I sent HMRC, they would not return the 33 pounds DACS withheld as tax. I tried everything. I think it's impossible. I even tried to set up a self-assessment account to get my money returned. Big mistake. Ever since HMRC has been sending me letters saying my income tax return is late. Late fees are going up every time. They now claim late payment fees are up to several thousand pounds! It really does make you want to let Alamy deal with it. You could have headed it off by de-registering as self-employed. You still can do that although it won't deal with the debt. You may never intend to visit the UK again but it seems problematic just to let it mount up- there may be a point at which HMRC consider it worthwhile to pursue you in Canada. The solution may be that you weren't legally required to register for SA so you can't be penalised for it. Edited November 17, 2022 by spacecadet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avpics Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 My Alamy DACS has now arrived. Three separate amounts. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Yates Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Just now, Avpics said: My Alamy DACS has now arrived. Three separate amounts. Same here, slightly down on last year, but welcome anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) Indeed, happy days, a very welcome $310 net. Edited November 30, 2022 by Bryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stipe Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Three DACS payment just popped up in my account today. One British, another from Germany for sure and the third one where it might come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognyan Yosifov Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) deleted Edited November 30, 2022 by Ognyan Yosifov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ognyan Yosifov Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 4 minutes ago, stipe said: Three DACS payment just popped up in my account today. One British, another from Germany for sure and the third one where it might come from? If it's for cents it's the promised 100 % compensation for the China "deal" from a few months back ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Got my DACS from Alamy today too. Very pleased, about what Bryan got! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert M Estall Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 (edited) Yeh, if I lived in Canada (that was a very long time ago) I think I would let Alamy do my DACs. International red tape just gets more and more impossible to navigate. But take heart, I have a nice little portfolio of stocks & shares in Canada and even after doing the forms, I have 15% non-residents tax withheld. So I'm making my little contribution to Canada which is sort of OK. I do my own DACs claim and still haven't received anything. I prompted them about ten days and just received an automated "please wait a bit" response Edited November 30, 2022 by Robert M Estall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve F Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Got 2 payments, $37 combined, seems I'm published more overseas....! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Hatton Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Are these direct payment you folks are receiving or through Alamy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCat Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 The ones through Alamy are showing up. Not in my Account Balance but as other income in Download Sales Report. Two amounts with no explanation. Paulette 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve F Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Just now, NYCat said: The ones through Alamy are showing up. Not in my Account Balance but as other income in Download Sales Report. Two amounts with no explanation. Paulette Ditto 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 47 minutes ago, Nick Hatton said: Are these direct payment you folks are receiving or through Alamy? DACS paid everybody except Robert 😉 at the beginning of the month. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Ventura Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 My DACS is through Alamy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb photos Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 hour ago, Steve F said: Ditto And another ditto. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abiyoyo Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 And another... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Mitchell Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Robert M Estall said: Yeh, if I lived in Canada (that was a very long time ago) I think I would let Alamy do my DACs. International red tape just gets more and more impossible to navigate. But take heart, I have a nice little portfolio of stocks & shares in Canada and even after doing the forms, I have 15% non-residents tax withheld. So I'm making my little contribution to Canada which is sort of OK. I do my own DACs claim and still haven't received anything. I prompted them about ten days and just received an automated "please wait a bit" response This is the first time that there has been a delay like this. I got an email from DACS today saying that my claim will be processed next week. You're right about international red tape. Canada and the UK have a tax treaty, but both countries make things very difficult for individuals. I've had similar problems on my own with Germany (virtually impossible to figure out their forms) and Italy. I'll be leaving HMRC an involuntary tip again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 1 minute ago, John Mitchell said: I'll be leaving HMRC an involuntary tip again this year. Thanks, we need the dough. Although I can't promise it will be wisely spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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