Tax
Is Negative Gearing Still Worth It for Aussie Expats After the 2026 Budget?
Editorial note, updated June 2026 We’ve completely rewritten this article. The original spruiked negative gearing as a wealth-building strategy with a list of benefits,…
Read articleHow to calculate my worldwide income for HECS/HELP debt purposes
Reviewed and updated June 2026 This guide reflects the rules as at June 2026: the three ATO methods for calculating worldwide income (simplified self-assessment,…
Read articleTransferring Foreign Super or Pension to Australia: Tax Traps
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 articleMedicare for Australian citizens overseas
28th Nov 2019 – UPDATE: Firstly, thank you to David W who let us know via Facebook, that the Department of Human Services website…
Read articleTax Residency for Australian Expats Explained
Almost everything in your Australian tax life flows from one question: are you a resident or a non-resident for tax purposes? It is also…
Read articleThe CGT Six-Year Rule Explained: Rent Out Your Home Tax-Free
Move out, rent your home to a tenant, and you could still sell it years later without paying capital gains tax. That's the CGT…
Read articleExpat Student Loan Repayments: HELP and TSL Rules
Editorial note, updated June 2026 This article first ran when the expat repayment rules were brand new in 2017. The four obligations below are…
Read articleTax rules to change for expats in the UK
If you’re an Australian living in the UK, there are some important things that you need to know. From 6th April 2017, there are…
Read articleWhere are the world’s lowest tax rates?
If you’re in the process of choosing a new home you might take a look at these low-taxing nations. It’s a great strategy to…
Read articleDo I need to lodge a tax return while living overseas?
One of the most common questions that we receive is ” Do I need to lodge a tax return while living overseas?”. This seems…
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