Shane Macfarlane CA
Working in Chile? A Tax Guide for Australian Expats
Chile's mining sector has drawn Australian engineers and geologists for years, but the tax side is a thicket, and a lot of the English-language…
Read articleDo my insurance policies cover me when I’m overseas?
While making the decision to live and work overseas can offer some fantastic cultural and financial benefits, it’s important to be aware of any…
Read articleWhy Every Expat Should Use a VPN: 4 Key Reasons
In 2017, one of the top pieces of advice offered to those who are about to embark on life as an expatriate contains a…
Read article6 steps for getting your tax and money sorted before you leave
One of the most important tasks all Australian expats must do before they leave to work or live overseas is to sort out their…
Read articleBuying a Business Overseas: The Australian Tax Traps
Buying a business in another country is an exciting move, but it doesn't move your tax problem to another country. The lifestyle and commercial…
Read articleWhat tax information exchange agreements mean for Australian expats
Many expats assume that once they live overseas, the ATO cannot see their foreign income. That assumption is increasingly dangerous. With over 100 countries…
Read articleSelling Australian Property as a Non-Resident: Expat Tax
Are You a “Foreign Investor” in the ATO’s Eyes? The Residency Trap That Can Make a Significant Dent in Your Cashflow. Here’s a horror…
Read articleSchooling Options for Australian Expat Children
One of the biggest concerns for expat parents is the subject of schooling for their children. It is hard to know which school would…
Read articleSMSF Moving Overseas: The Residency Trap to Avoid
Reviewed and updated June 2026 We review our expat tax guides regularly, because the rules affecting Australians overseas change often and the figures shift…
Read articleFIFO Tax Deductions: What You Can Claim
FIFO Tax Deductions: What You Can Claim, What You Can’t, and What the Bloke in Seat 14C Got Wrong If you work as a…
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