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HELP 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…
Read articleForeign Resident Capital Gains Withholding for Expats
Editorial note, updated June 2026 We’ve thoroughly updated this article, because the headline numbers have changed since we first wrote it. Foreign resident capital…
Read articleTax Issues When Moving Back to Australia
Moving back home after working overseas for a long time can be a hectic and exciting time for many former residents of Australia. However,…
Read articleBecoming an Expat: A Practical Starter Guide
So you’re thinking of becoming an expat but aren’t certain what to expect? Here’s a guide with vital information for travellers to better prepare…
Read articleExpat Trailing Spouse: Helping Your Partner Settle In
Working overseas as an expat worker can be a good alternative to working on a FIFO (fly in fly out) roster for many workers…
Read articleReturning to Australia: Tax Issues to Consider
Reviewed and updated June 2026 This guide reflects the rules as at June 2026, including the six-month window to transfer a foreign super fund…
Read article4 Expat Tax Myths Debunked for Australians Abroad
The number one thing many Aussie expats get wrong is to assume too much. Often, life-changing decisions about leaving the country and setting up…
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