It’s tax time 2019 for Australian expats. Wondering whether you are a resident for Australian tax purposes whilst you’re overseas? Need your Australian tax return prepared? If so then look no further because here at <a href=”https://www.expattaxes.com.au>Expat Taxes, not only do we know all about …
Coalition wins the election – what this means for Australian expats?
Just about every media pundit in Australia expected Labor to romp into power last month after two terms in opposition but instead, the Coalition wins the election. The Liberals had changed leaders three times in recent years with Tony Abbot being deposed by Malcolm Turnbull …
Tax audit insurance for expats – what is it and why do I need it?
Tax audit insurance – being targeted in the gunsight’s of the Australian Taxation Office audit division, can be a costly and time consuming affair. So taking out a tax audit insurance policy for peace of mind, to protect you from the high, unexpected costs of …
Raising bilingual children when you live overseas as an expat
If you are moving overseas then you probably will be enrolling your children in a local school. If this school isn’t an English-based school, it won’t be long before your child is speaking two languages as it’s amazing how quickly a young brain can adapt. …
Thailand tax brief for Australian expats
Known as the “Land of Smiles”, Thailand is fast becoming a preferred destination for Aussie expats to live and work. This idyllic, diverse country offers a unique blend of traditional and modern. You can see this by the way Thailand looks toward the future, while …
How will the ATO’s cryptocurrency crackdown affect expats?
Cryptocurrency investment and trading has been one a growing investment trend in recent years. Investors across the world are putting their money into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and riding what has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs in a new frontier of investing. At the …
2019 Federal election – what Aussie expats need to know
The 2019 Federal election is almost upon us, but for most Aussie expats living and working overseas, if you’re like me, events back home in Australia are often ‘out of sight, out of mind’ both in terms of the policies, and of how to vote. …
Is negative gearing available to Australian expats?
As an expat, there’s so much to consider when it comes to tax and how it affects your Australian investment property, including whether negative gearing applies. Where do we start… Negative gearing It’s something that we Aussies love. With the mention of negative gearing, approximately …
Top 4 US tax issues for Australian expats
As an expat moving to the US, there are countless things to consider, including: insurance, employment, housing, a good school for the kids and more. However, one of the most important considerations that is often forgotten – taxation laws, and more specifically, the US tax …
Top 3 tips to set up expat health insurance abroad
Today, expat health insurance is an absolute necessity. It’s your assurance that when something goes wrong, you have a safety net in place. However, if you’re an expat, setting up health insurance can be very confusing. Here are three tips to help make organising an …
