Living in the North, working in the South.

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Does anyone on here do this? I'm about half an hour from the border, and work for the NHS as a HCP. I've recently came across a role within the HSE which would be the equivalent of a 1 band promotion for me but the salary is amazing compared to the salary at the equivalent NHS band, £15k better approx!!!
If you work in the Republic but reside in the north how does tax work? Do you pay tax to The south or to hmrc? What about national insurance contributions and student loan payments? And the marriage tax allowance? I went onto a salary calculator but I wasnt sure if it was correct when living in effectively another country.

Id be grateful for any advice or experience of anything I'd need to be aware of.

Your tax is to the south and is taken automatically from your salary.
You would be eligible for southern benefits such as children's allowance 140 per child per month, if you are the only earner.
You will still need to pay off your student loan, but it will obviously be easier with your increased pay.
I think the figure is 30,000 people live North of the border but work south of the border, it's a well trod path.

Is it better to live north and work south or live south and work north?

Live North and work south as wages are much much higher in the south and living costs are much much lower in the North.

Wow that many quickly? That's good to know than you. I wouldn't claim child benefit in the north then. I posted this twice by accident and another posted advised how national insurance is worked out. Thanks to all!

holly to give you an example this particular role (an AHP) on a band 7 in the nhs the top of the band is £40k, a similar role with the HSE top of band is €62k!

Its important that you keep paying national insurance contributions in the north though as this keeps things up to date for your uk state pension.

There are plenty of accountants near the boarder area can advise better. If you want to pm me I can pass on some recommendations.

Thanks jolly. I had mentioned working over the border previously to DH'a accountant and they were a bit clueless so a recommendation would be great. I'll PM you if I get an interview thanks xx