News & Current Events
Australia’s New 1-day Rule – CGT Trap for Australian Expats
Australia's new CGT regime contains a rule almost nobody is talking about: one day of foreign resident status during the testing period can deny…
Read articleCGT and Negative Gearing Reforms Now Law: Expat Guide
If you're an Australian living overseas with property back home, shares, a trust interest, a business sale on the horizon or an SMSF property…
Read article2026 Budget: 30% Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts
Have a discretionary trust? Or run a small business through one? Or distribute income to a non-working spouse, adult kids studying, or a parent…
Read articleCGT Reform For Australian Expats – May 2026 Budget: What To Do Now
CGT reform is back on the table ahead of the May Budget. Here’s what it could mean for Australian expats, plus a practical checklist…
Read article2026 Australian Expat Tax Return Checklist Before 30 June
Complete EOFY 2026 expats checklist. Navigate residency, CGT, super, and Budget changes with this month-by-month action plan. Start now.
Read articleUK 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 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: Impact on Australian Expats & 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 articleTax Residency for Australian’s working on cruise ships or yachts
On 2 November 2022, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal handed down a decision in relation to a case Duff and Commissioner of Taxation (Taxation) [2022]…
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