When we think of tax-free and low-tax countries, the Middle East or Caribbean beauty spots like the Cayman Islands, the Bahamas, or perhaps European states like Switzerland and Liechtenstein come to mind first! We’d like to demonstrate though, that perhaps it’s time to think outside …
UK Inheritance Tax: Considerations for Expats
Are you an Australian resident who owns UK assets? Or do you have a place of residence in the UK and are considering moving to Australia? If so, it’s crucial to consider the relevant UK inheritance tax (IHT) implications. Current UK Inheritance Tax (IHT) rules …
The falling Australian dollar – tax issues to consider
The Australian dollar is falling! Thanks to the Coronavirus pandemic and increasing fears about inflation, the value of the Australian dollar is falling. As a consequence, many expats are transferring money back to Australia because of the good exchange rate. This might seem like a …
Common tax issues faced by Australian expats
Whether you’re an expat working in Australia or a native working overseas, there is always the chance that you will run into some kind of tax issue. With so many countries employing wildly different systems to deal with taxation, it can help to know what …
Why you should use an expat accountant
Leaving Australia to live or work abroad, is an exciting time, but there are so many things to consider. Finding a school for your kids, choosing where to live, overseas health insurance, the list is endless. Finding an expat accountant is probably not even on …
Moving to Singapore – Tax Brief for Australian Expats
Considering moving to Singapore? If so, how will it effect your taxes & finances? We discuss some of the key tax differences between Australia and Singapore and how these might affect you!
Australian tax deadlines for Aussie expats
Are you an Aussie expat who earns income from Australia? Lodging a tax return annually does not need to be a stressful experience. All it takes is, being responsible and respecting all Australian tax deadlines. When is the due date for the lodgement of your …
How to choose an Australian expat tax accountant?
Australian expats love the adventure and excitement of living overseas and of overseas travel generally. But there’s nothing exciting about having to managing their own taxes by themselves, particularly when those taxes and tax returns straddle multiple countries! It is possible that as an Australian …
COVID-19 Implications for Aussie expats
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Aussie expats have been forced to return home, resulting in different Covid-19 implications for Aussie expats who have returned home, and for those remaining overseas. For those with businesses and family ties overseas, this arrangement has created …
COVID 19 – Foreign aid workers may lose tax-free status
Governments throughout the world have been forced to take unprecedented action to restrict the spread of COVID 19. They have restricted travel and enforced quarantining to reduce the spread of the virus. As a result of government responses to COVID 19, the working arrangements of …