Australian tax resident abroad? You owe tax on worldwide income. Non-resident? Australian-source only. Our expat tax specialists explain exactly what to declare — and what the ATO already knows.
ATO Data Matching 2026: How They Track Your Overseas Income
In 2026, the answer to “does the ATO know about my overseas bank account?” is, for most Australian expats, yes . . . and it has been for several years. Australia joined the OECD’s automatic financial data-sharing network, Automatic Exchange of Information (also commonly known …
Returning to Australia: Tax Residency Consequences of Coming Home
Moving back to Australia can restart your tax residency earlier than you think. Here is what changes for foreign income, investments, CGT, and private health cover, plus a simple first year checklist
CGT Reform For Australian Expats – May 2026 Budget: What To Do Now
CGT reform is back on the table ahead of the May Budget. Here’s what it could mean for Australian expats, plus a practical checklist to get organised before Budget night.
Foreign Resident CGT Withholding: A Guide for Aussie Expats
Foreign resident CGT withholding – The 15% Settlement Surprise: What Every Aussie Expat Selling Property Back Home Needs to Know Last updated: 17 Mar 2026 Let me paint you a picture. You’re an Australian living in London, Singapore, or New York. You’ve decided to sell …
Division 296 $3M Super Tax: What Australian Expats Need to Know (Status Update)
Division 296 tax in Australia is a proposed reform that would introduce an additional 15% tax on superannuation earnings attributable to balances over $3 million. Status (as at 15 March 2026): According to the Federal Register of Legislation this measure has not yet passed into …
2026 Australian Expat Tax Return Checklist Before 30 June
Complete EOFY 2026 expats checklist. Navigate residency, CGT, super, and Budget changes with this month-by-month action plan. Start now.
UK ETA Rules for Australians Travelling to the UK – What to do Before You Fly
From 25 Feb 2026, Australians generally need a UK ETA for short stays. Dual British or Irish citizens can be caught out if travelling on the wrong passport. Avoid denied boarding by checking your documents early.
Tax Alert – Changes to the 50% Discount Rule Loom Ominously
The Government may reduce the 50% CGT discount in the May 2026 Budget. Here is what is on the table, who is most exposed, and what Australian expats should do now.
Vacant Residential Land Tax Victoria – Notification Deadline
Own Victorian property and live overseas? Notify the SRO by 15 Feb 2026 if it was vacant in 2025 — even if you think you’re exempt.
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