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A Deep Dive into the Habitual Residence Test in the UK
If you are a freelancer moving to, returning to, or splitting time with the UK, start with a simple distinction: the **UK Habitual Residence Test (HRT)** is usually a benefits or housing gate, not a full tax-residence ruling. If your immediate issue is Universal Credit or a local authority housing application, you are in HRT territory. If your issue is whether you are UK resident for a tax year, HMRC points you to the Statutory Residence Test (SRT) instead.
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