Shane Macfarlane CA
UK ETA Rules for Australians Travelling to the UK – What to do Before You Fly
From 25 Feb 2026, Australians generally need a UK ETA for short stays. Dual British or Irish citizens can be caught out if travelling…
Read articleTax Alert – Changes to the 50% Discount Rule Loom Ominously
The Government may reduce the 50% CGT discount in the May 2026 Budget. Here is what is on the table, who is most exposed,…
Read articleVacant Residential Land Tax Victoria – Notification Deadline
Own Victorian property and live overseas? Notify the SRO by 15 Feb 2026 if it was vacant in 2025 — even if you think…
Read articleRBA Rate Hike February 2026: What it Means for Expats with Australian Property
RBA hiked cash rate to 3.85% in February 2026. What it means for Australian expats with investment property - cashflow, tax implications, and strategy.
Read articleAustralian Tax Residency for Expats: Tests, Traps & Examples
General information only. Tax residency is fact-specific. Get advice for your circumstances. Why tax residency matters (more than your visa or passport) When people…
Read articlePotential AUD Exchange Rate Impacts Of Inflation & Interest Rates
In a recent Sky News Australia broadcast earlier today (see below), Australia’s Federal Treasurer, Jim Chalmers, announced Australia’s latest inflation data—a drop to 2.8%,…
Read articleOverdue Tax Returns? Here’s How to Catch Up
As an Australian expat, life comes with all sorts of adventures, challenges, and—let’s be honest, a few headaches too, particularly, when a tasks like…
Read articleDemystifying PFICs for Australians in the United States
Demystifying PFICs for Australian Expats in the US: A Comprehensive Guide (In-Depth Exploration) For many Australians who live and work in the United States,…
Read articleUpdate: Thailand Clarifies Tax on Foreign Income
Background to Thailand’s Plan to Levy Tax on Foreign Income Recently we published “Tax Alert: Thailand to tax foreign income”, an article about significant…
Read articleRemote Workers – Australia’s Opportunistic Tax Grab
Remote workers – if you are an Australian expat who works remotely for an Australian employer, you’ll want to read more (you should not…
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