Shane Macfarlane CA
Do I need to lodge a tax return while living overseas?
One of the most common questions that we receive is ” Do I need to lodge a tax return while living overseas?”. This seems…
Read articleAussie expats: pay attention to those passenger cards!
As an Aussie expat, there are plenty of things you need to consider. But one thing about expat life that is commonly disregarded or…
Read articleBanking Tips for Aussie Expats: Cut Fees Abroad
As a new expat, there are plenty of things to think about. You’ll need the right visa or permit, a job, somewhere to live,…
Read article3 ways to ensure great expat tax advice
Successfully navigating your transition from a comfortable resident of your home country to an expat is notoriously difficult to do alone. So if you’ve…
Read article4 Financial Considerations for Returning Expats
Of course, not all Australian expats return home, but many see their overseas forays as an extended adventure and eventually want to enjoy our…
Read article5 common expat financial mistakes to avoid
Becoming an expat is an ever more popular way to turn your entire life upside down with an all-encompassing adventure. But it’s also easy…
Read articleAbout to become an expat?
You’re about to become an expat and you’ll soon relocate overseas. It’s a new year, a new job and a new country. As exciting…
Read articleHECS Repayments for Expats: What You Must Pay
Editorial note, updated June 2026 This article first ran in 2017, when expats repaying their HECS debts was breaking news. It isn’t anymore, but…
Read articleAustralian Property for Expats: 3 Reasons to Keep It
So you’re about to become an Australian expat – congratulations on your impending adventure! But when it comes to the Australian property market, should…
Read articleNegative Gearing Your Property While Living Overseas
Editorial note, updated June 2026 We’ve rewritten this article, because its original advice to “maximise your depreciation deductions” no longer holds. Since 9 May…
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