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In Australia, absentee landowners are taxed with similar rates as trustees and companies. Unlike individual resident owners, they pay a higher rate of taxation and a lower starting threshold. The good news is that the absentee land tax rules are about to change in favour …
Just about every media pundit in Australia expected Labor to romp into power last month after two terms in opposition but instead, the Coalition wins the election. The Liberals had changed leaders three times in recent years with Tony Abbot being deposed by Malcolm Turnbull …
Tax audit insurance – being targeted in the gunsight’s of the Australian Taxation Office audit division, can be a costly and time consuming affair. So taking out a tax audit insurance policy for peace of mind, to protect you from the high, unexpected costs of …
If you are moving overseas then you probably will be enrolling your children in a local school. If this school isn’t an English-based school, it won’t be long before your child is speaking two languages as it’s amazing how quickly a young brain can adapt. …
Known as the “Land of Smiles”, Thailand is fast becoming a preferred destination for Aussie expats to live and work. This idyllic, diverse country offers a unique blend of traditional and modern. You can see this by the way Thailand looks toward the future, while …
Cryptocurrency investment and trading has been one a growing investment trend in recent years. Investors across the world are putting their money into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and riding what has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs in a new frontier of investing. At the …
The 2019 Federal election is almost upon us, but for most Aussie expats living and working overseas, if you’re like me, events back home in Australia are often ‘out of sight, out of mind’ both in terms of the policies, and of how to vote. …
As an expat, there’s so much to consider when it comes to tax and how it affects your Australian investment property, including whether negative gearing applies. Where do we start… Negative gearing It’s something that we Aussies love. With the mention of negative gearing, approximately …
As an expat moving to the US, there are countless things to consider, including: insurance, employment, housing, a good school for the kids and more. However, one of the most important considerations that is often forgotten – taxation laws, and more specifically, the US tax …
Today, expat health insurance is an absolute necessity. It’s your assurance that when something goes wrong, you have a safety net in place. However, if you’re an expat, setting up health insurance can be very confusing. Here are three tips to help make organising an …
