A foreign tax credit is a form of tax relief that lets you offset tax you’ve paid on overseas income against your UK tax bill for the same income. If you’ve already been taxed abroad, the credit helps you avoid being taxed twice. The amount you can claim depends on UK tax rules and any agreements with the other country, so it’s worth keeping good records of any foreign tax paid.
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