Shane Macfarlane CA
Avoiding Expat Tax Traps: 3 Mistakes to Watch For
For many young Australians, going overseas to work for an extended period of time after graduating is almost a right of passage. It provides…
Read articleBecoming a Non-Resident of Australia: How to Prove You’ve Left
One of the quiet perks of moving overseas is a gentler tax bill, but you don't get it just by booking a flight and…
Read articleRenting Out Your Home While You Work Overseas
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 articleCommon deductions for expat fly in fly out workers
Expat fly in fly out workers fall under different tax laws and regulations to your normal expatriate, and by not knowing this, you might…
Read articleCommon Expat Tax Questions for Aussies, Answered
Aussie Expat Tax Questions, Answered Straight (No Jargon, No Waffle) Living overseas is one of the great adventures. New city, new mates, new favourite…
Read articleThe Best Apps and Websites for Aussie Expats
Handy apps and websites for Australian expats, covering staying in touch, managing money, navigating a new city and keeping life abroad organised.
Read articleSending Money Back to Australia: Tips and Tricks
When sending money back to Australia, there are a variety of things you should be aware of before proceeding with a transaction. Depending on…
Read articleLeaving Australia to Work Overseas: Tax Issues
Editorial note, updated June 2026 We’ve substantially rewritten this checklist. The biggest change: the original said you could rent out your home and stay…
Read articleThe Hidden Costs of Expat Living to Budget For
Moving and living abroad as an expat is regarded by most who take the plunge as nothing short of an adventure. But that’s not…
Read articleCost of Living Overseas: What to Budget Before You Go
The cost of living when moving overseas can certainly be expensive, and even more so if you don’t plan efficiently. Becoming an expat in…
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