Shane Macfarlane CA
Your US Tax Return and Australian Superannuation Explained
Editorial note, updated June 2026 We’ve substantially updated and carefully re-checked this article. The core problem hasn’t changed (US tax law doesn’t neatly recognise…
Read articleNegative Gearing for Australian Expats Explained
Editorial note, updated June 2026 We’ve completely rewritten this article following the 2026-27 Federal Budget, which restricted negative gearing for the first time in…
Read articleIs my superannuation subject to tax in my US tax return?
Superannuation requirements around tax time can be confusing at the best of times. However, if you’re an Aussie expat living in the US, superannuation…
Read articleReturning Aussie Expat? 4 Tips for Moving Home
Believe it or not, one of the biggest challenges in the adventures of an Australian expat has little to do with what actually happens…
Read articlePaying Child Support as an Australian Expat – the Ties that Bind
Thinking a move overseas resets your child support obligations? It doesn't. Australian child support is calculated from the income in your tax return, can…
Read articleAustralian Expat Voting Rules: Can You Still Vote?
Let’s face it – voting is not something most Australians look forward to. It’s a complex process at the best of times; a process…
Read articleHELP Debt While Living Overseas: What Australian Expats Owe
Thinking your HELP debt stays behind when you move overseas? It doesn't. Since 2017, Australians abroad with a HELP, VET Student Loan or Australian…
Read articleLand Tax for Australian Expats: A State-by-State Guide
Aussie expats need to keep a keen eye on State and Territory revenue concerns. An Australian income tax return is not the end of…
Read articleBitcoin and Australian Tax: 7 Questions Answered
Crypto and the Taxman: What the ATO Actually Wants From You Let me guess. Your mate at the barbecue told you he turned five…
Read articleSuper-Yacht Crew Tax: Is My Income Really Tax-Free?
Crewing a super-yacht around the Med or working a cruise ship sounds like the dream, and a big part of the appeal is the…
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