# Expat Taxes Australia — Australian Expat Tax Specialists > Expat Taxes Australia provides specialist Australian tax advisory and tax-return preparation for Australian expatriates living or working overseas, Australians planning to move abroad, returning Australians, and foreign professionals relocating to Australia. As registered Australian tax agents, we help clients across roughly 115 countries with tax residency, capital gains tax on Australian assets, superannuation, foreign income reporting, and departure and repatriation planning. Both partners have lived overseas for a combined 25+ years - "Expat life? Unlike most, we've lived it." > The links below are organised into our core services, the audiences we help, cornerstone guides on Australian tax residency, property and CGT, superannuation and HECS, country-specific tax briefs, and the latest 2026 budget and legislative updates affecting Australian expats. ## Pages - [2026 Federal Budget Tax Changes: CGT & Trusts | Expat Taxes](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/2026-federal-budget-consultation/) - [Pre-Departure Tax Consultation: Moving Overseas](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/outbound-expat-consultation/) - [Expat Tax Consultation: Already Living Overseas | Expat Taxes](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/expat-already-overseas-consultation/) - [Returning to Australia? Expat Tax Consultation](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/returning-home-consultation/) - [Inbound Expat Tax Consultation: Moving to Australia | Expat Taxes](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/inbound-expat-consultation/) - [Am I a Tax Resident or Non-Resident? | Expat Taxes](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/residency-consultation/) - [Free General Enquiry Meeting](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/free-general-enquiry-meeting/) - [Tax Residency Determinations for Expats | Expat Taxes](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/tax-residency-determinations/) - [Expat Superannuation & Retirement Strategy | Expat Taxes](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/superannuation-retirement-strategy/) - [Australian Expat Tax Planning Before You Move](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/expat-departure-repatriation-planning/) - [Employee Share Scheme Tax for Expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/employee-share-scheme-advisory/) - [Capital Gains Tax for Australian Expats | CGT Advice](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/capital-gains-australian-assets/) - [Australian Expat Tax Return Preparation](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-tax-return-preparation/) - [ATO Tax Residency Reviews, Audits & Objections](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/ato-representation-reviews/) - [Tax Advice for Returning Australians | Expat Taxes](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/returned-australians/) - [Pre-Departure Tax Planning for Australians Heading Abroad](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/pre-departure-tax-planning-australians-heading-abroad/) - [Tax Advice for Foreigners Moving to Australia](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/foreigners-in-australia/) - [Tax Advice for Australian Expats Abroad | Expat Taxes](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-expats-abroad/) - [Book an Appointment with Terryn Davidow](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/book-an-appointment-with-terryn-davidow/): Got some tax questions you need answered? If you have some Australian and/or international tax questions that you need answered,... - [Book an Appointment with Shane Macfarlane](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/book-an-appointment-with-shane-macfarlane/): Got some tax questions you need answered? If you have some Australian and/or international tax questions that you need answered,... - [Book an Appointment](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/) - [FAQ](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/faq/): Frequently Asked Questions Our Services Yes we are. 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Welcome to our website.... - [Insights](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/blog/) - [Our Expat Taxes Team](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/team/) - [Contact us](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/contact_us/): contact us Want to learn more ... message us below: - [About Expat Taxes Australia](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/about-us/) - [Australian Expat Tax Accountants & Advisors | Expat Taxes](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/) ## Posts - [Haven't Lodged a Tax Return in Years and Living Overseas?](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/havent-lodged-tax-return-overseas/): You're an Australian living overseas, you haven't lodged a tax return in a while, and a low hum of dread... - [Australians Moving to the US: Tax Guide 2026](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-moving-to-united-states-tax-comparison/): Nobody moves to America for the tax. They move for the market, the salary and the company. But the tax... - [How US and International Shares Are Taxed in Australia](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-us-international-shares-taxed-australia/): As an Australian resident, your US and international shares are taxed here on dividends and gains. Here's how the rules,... - [Australians Moving to Hong Kong: 2026 Budget Tax Guide](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australians-moving-to-hong-kong-2026-budget-tax-guide/): On tax alone, Hong Kong is hard to beat. No capital gains tax. No tax on offshore income. A salary... - [Australians Moving to Singapore After 2026 Budget: Tax Guide](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-moving-to-singapore-tax-comparison/): Ask an Australian banker, founder, or family office principal where they'd actually move if they were leaving, and the answer... - [Australians Moving to NZ After 2026 Budget: Tax Guide](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-moving-to-new-zealand-tax-comparison/): Three weeks after the 2026 Australian Budget announced a 47% effective capital gains tax rate for high-income earners, New Zealand's... - [Australian CGT Changes 2027: How Australia Compares Globally](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-capital-gains-tax-comparison-13-countries/): From 1 July 2027, the 50% CGT discount disappears and Australia's effective capital gains tax for high-income earners climbs to... - [Accessing Australian Super From Overseas: 2026 Tax Guide](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/accessing-australian-super-from-overseas/): Many Australian expats believe non-residents pay 35% Australian tax on super after 60. They don't. Here's what the law actually... - [Working Holiday Maker Tax Australia 2026: Complete Guide](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/working-holiday-maker-tax-australia/): If you are on a working holiday visa in Australia, or planning to come on one, tax is probably not... - [2026 Australian Expat Tax Return: Book Your Free Appointment](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/2026-australian-expat-tax-return/): Right. Let's Talk About Your 2026 Australian Tax Return. You didn't move overseas to spend Saturday afternoons working out whether... - [UK Inheritance Tax for Australians: 2025 Rules, Tail Risk and Planning](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/uk-inheritance-tax-considerations-for-expats-2/): If you are an Australian living in the United Kingdom (UK), returning to Australia after time in the UK, or... - [ATO Rental Record-Keeping Fact Sheet: What's Missing](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/ato-rental-record-keeping-fact-sheet/): This week, the ATO sent tax agents across the country a heads-up. Some taxpayers who first reported a rental property... - [Rental Property Tax Mistakes Catching Expat Landlords](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/rental-property-tax-mistakes-expat-landlords/): If you own an Australian rental property from overseas, the expensive mistake almost never starts with you. It starts with... - [2026 Budget: 30% Minimum Tax on Discretionary Trusts](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/2026-budget-discretionary-trust-minimum-tax/): Have a discretionary trust? Or run a small business through one? Or distribute income to a non-working spouse, adult kids... - [2026 Budget Main Residence Exemption: Expat Tax Guide](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/2026-budget-main-residence-exemption-australian-expats/): Own (or ever owned) an Australian property that was once home? Spent time overseas? Then sit down, because the 2026... - [Australian Expat Tax Changes - 2026 Budget Guide for Expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-expat-tax-changes-2026-budget-guide-for-expats/): Right. If you’re an Aussie expat with a rental property back home, shares, crypto, or any other asset you bought... - [Foreign Income Reporting for Australian Expats: Resident vs Non-Resident Rules](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/foreign-income-reporting-australian-expats/): Australian tax resident abroad? You owe tax on worldwide income. Non-resident? Australian-source only. Our expat tax specialists explain exactly what... - [ATO Data Matching 2026: How They Track Your Overseas Income](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/ato-data-matching-overseas-income-2026/): In 2026, the answer to “does the ATO know about my overseas bank account? ” is, for most Australian expats,... - [Returning to Australia: Tax Residency Consequences of Coming Home](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/returning-to-australia-tax-residency-consequences-of-coming-home/): Moving back to Australia can restart your tax residency earlier than you think. Here is what changes for foreign income,... - [CGT Reform For Australian Expats - May 2026 Budget: What To Do Now](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/cgt-reform-for-australian-expats-may-2026-budget/): CGT reform is back on the table ahead of the May Budget. Here’s what it could mean for Australian expats,... - [Foreign Resident CGT Withholding: A Guide for Aussie Expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/foreign-resident-cgt-withholding-australian-expats/): Foreign resident CGT withholding – The 15% Settlement Surprise: What Every Aussie Expat Selling Property Back Home Needs to Know... - [Division 296 $3M Super Tax: What Australian Expats Need to Know (Status Update)](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/division-296-super-tax-law-expats-2026/): Division 296 tax in Australia is a proposed reform that would introduce an additional 15% tax on superannuation earnings attributable... - [2026 Australian Expat Tax Return Checklist Before 30 June](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/eofy-2026-expats-checklist/): Complete EOFY 2026 expats checklist. Navigate residency, CGT, super, and Budget changes with this month-by-month action plan. Start now. - [UK ETA Rules for Australians Travelling to the UK - What to do Before You Fly](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/uk-eta-australians-dual-citizens-25-feb-2026/): From 25 Feb 2026, Australians generally need a UK ETA for short stays. Dual British or Irish citizens can be... - [Tax Alert - Changes to the 50% Discount Rule Loom Ominously](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/changes-cgt-discount-loom-2026-budget-expats/): The Government may reduce the 50% CGT discount in the May 2026 Budget. Here is what is on the table,... - [Vacant Residential Land Tax Victoria - Notification Deadline](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/vacant-residential-land-tax-victoria/): Own Victorian property and live overseas? Notify the SRO by 15 Feb 2026 if it was vacant in 2025 —... - [Australian Tax Residency for Expats: Tests, Traps & Examples](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-tax-residency-expats-tests-examples-traps/): General information only. Tax residency is fact-specific. Get advice for your circumstances. Why tax residency matters (more than your visa... - [RBA Rate Hike February 2026: Impact on Australian Expats & Property](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/rba-rate-hike-february-2026-expat-property/): RBA hiked cash rate to 3. 85% in February 2026. What it means for Australian expats with investment property -... - [Potential AUD Exchange Rate Impacts Of Inflation & Interest Rates](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/potential-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... - [Overdue Tax Returns? Here's How to Catch Up](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/catching-up-on-your-overdue-tax-returns/): As an Australian expat, life comes with all sorts of adventures, challenges, and—let’s be honest, a few headaches too, particularly,... - [Demystifying PFICs for Australians in the United States](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/demystifying-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... - [Update: Thailand Clarifies Tax on Foreign Income](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/update-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”,... - [Remote Workers - Australia's Opportunistic Tax Grab](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/remote-workers-australias-opportunistic-tax-grab/): Remote workers – if you are an Australian expat who works remotely for an Australian employer, you’ll want to read... - [Tax Alert: Thailand to tax foreign income](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/tax-alert-thailand-to-tax-foreign-income/): 25/11/2023 – Update: The Thai Revenue Department has recently issued a follow-up revenue order 162/2023 that clarifies the operation of... - [Are share trading profits of non-residents taxable in Australia?](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/are-share-trading-profits-of-non-residents-taxable-in-australia/): According to Sydney-based research firm Investment Trends’ 2022 1st Half Online Investing Report, online share traders have increased from 700,000... - [Everything you need to know about offshore bank fees](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/everything-you-need-to-know-about-offshore-bank-fees/): Bank fees can be confusing and costly, especially for Australian expats regardless of whether you paying them at home or... - [5 Entrepreneur Visas for Business Owners to Live Overseas](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/5-entrepreneur-visas-for-business-owners-to-live-overseas/): Are you an Aussie expat business owner? Are you intrigued by the idea of paying less tax? If so, we... - [Three great places to live in Europe as an expat](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/three-great-places-to-live-in-europe-as-an-expat/): If you’re planning on becoming an expat and making the move to another country, it can be difficult knowing which... - [Tax Residency for Australian's working on cruise ships or yachts](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/tax-residency-for-australians-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... - [Could Remote Working During the Pandemic Affect Your Tax Burden?](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/could-remote-working-during-the-pandemic-affect-your-tax-burden/): During the recent Covid-19 pandemic, in line with Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) guidance, the Australian Taxation Office... - [3 ways to enjoy expat life](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/3-ways-to-enjoy-expat-life/): When you think about living as an expat, what springs to mind? Everyone has their own idea of what it... - [Register Your Director ID in Australia Before Nov 30, 2022](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/urgent-deadline-for-directors-id-registration-in-australia-november-30th-2022/): Living and working overseas as an Australian expat, or as a non-resident of Australia means that it’s easy to overlook... - [The power of property investment](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/the-power-of-property-investment/): Finding the right commodity, or company to invest in is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be a... - [The 5 best cities in Asia for foodies](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/the-5-best-cities-in-asia-for-foodies/): One of the best parts about moving overseas is being able to sample all the wonderful foods of a different... - [Dual Citizenship and Australian Tax: The Real Story](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/the-dual-citizenship-tax-mistake-you-need-to-avoid/): Picking up a second citizenship can be wonderful, but it is not the tax escape hatch many people assume. This... - [Can an Australian expat use negative gearing?](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/can-an-australian-expat-use-negative-gearing/): Negative gearing is a strategy used by many Australians to make tax savings, but is this strategy still accessible to... - [The many reasons to take your business overseas](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/the-many-reasons-to-take-your-business-overseas/): Whether you have a small startup business or you are well on your way to becoming a household name, for... - [Expat Divorce: Financial Tips to Protect Yourself](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/financial-tips-for-expats-undergoing-a-divorce/): Managing the emotional and financial implications of a divorce can be difficult for anyone. When you’re an expat, the situation... - [How to ease your expat stress once you've moved](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-to-ease-your-expat-stress-once-youve-moved/): Becoming an expat can be an extremely exciting time in your life, but it can also cause a lot of... - [The 9 Most Expensive Cities for Expat Living](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/the-9-most-expensive-cities-for-expat-living/): As an Aussie expat, there are many reasons you may decide to live overseas. You may wish to pay less... - [Senior Tax Manager Grant Keating Featured in CPA Australia's INTHEBLACK](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/senior-tax-manager-grant-keating-featured-in-cpa-australias-intheblack/): As the world moves forward from the period of Covid-19 Pandemic challenges the concept of working overseas is back into... - [Is Southeast Asia the Best Place in the World to Start a Business?](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/is-southeast-asia-the-best-place-in-the-world-to-start-a-business/): Are you an Aussie with a fantastic business idea? You may want to consider relocating to launch your entrepreneurial venture,... - [Your Australian tax returns - international considerations](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/your-australian-tax-returns-international-considerations/): After the past couple of tumultuous years, it’s hard to believe that this last tax year (2021/2022) has passed so... - [Australian Expat Tax: The Essentials Explained](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/tax-tips-for-australian-expatriates-moving-abroad/): Cross-border tax is the part where people quietly give up and hope for the best, which has a remarkable track... - [What Are The Benefits of Dual Citizenship?](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/what-are-the-benefits-of-dual-citizenship/): There can be quite a few benefitr of dual citizenship. But before we get into that, what does dual citizenship... - [The Best Low-Tax Countries in Asia for Australian Expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/the-best-low-tax-countries-in-asia/): Which Asian countries offer the lowest tax for Australian expats? A roundup of the standout low-tax destinations, and the residency... - [UK Inheritance Tax: Considerations for Expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/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... - [The falling Australian dollar - tax issues to consider](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/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... - [Aussie expats in London - which areas are popular?](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/which-london-neighbourhoods-are-most-popular-with-aussie-expats/): Sources show that in 2017, 41,000 Aussies had already taken the step to move to London. If you’re like those... - [Managing tax on Australian property](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/managing-tax-on-australian-property/): Thinking of getting into property investment in Australia and want to understand how to manage tax on Australian property? Whether... - [How can expats prepare for life abroad](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-can-expats-prepare-for-life-abroad/): Over the past 18 months, here at Expat Taxes, we’ve been approached by more and more Australians planning to prepare... - [Get the most out of life as an expat with these tips](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/get-the-most-out-of-life-as-an-expat-with-these-tips/): Moving abroad and living life as an expat is an incredibly rewarding and educational experience, but it does come with... - [Common tax issues faced by Australian expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/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... - [Buying Property in Singapore: A Tax Guide for Australians](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/can-foreigners-own-property-in-singapore/): Singapore is a magnet for Australians, so plenty start eyeing the property market while they're there. You can buy as... - [Double taxation disputes: what’s changing](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/double-taxation-disputes-whats-changing/): Last week, the Australian Government finalised the first in a series of new agreements with foreign governments to improve the... - [Why you should use an expat accountant](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/why-do-you-should-use-an-expat-tax-accountant/): Leaving Australia to live or work abroad, is an exciting time, but there are so many things to consider. Finding... - [Expat tax tips to streamline your finances in 2021](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/expat-tax-tips-streamline-your-finances-in-2021/): Streamline your finances – tips for Aussie Expats For many people, 2020 has been a difficult and challenging year to... - [Moving to Singapore - Tax Brief for Australian Expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/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... - [Australian tax deadlines for Aussie expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-tax-deadlines/): Are you an Aussie expat who earns income from Australia? Lodging a tax return annually does not need to be... - [Buying UK Property: A Tax Guide for Australian Expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/uk-property-4-tips-for-australian-expats/): Buying a place in the UK has long appealed to Australians, but UK property comes wrapped in taxes that look... - [How to choose an Australian expat tax accountant?](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/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... - [How to prepare for expat life](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-to-prepare-for-expat-life/): Even in these challenging times with Covid-19, moving overseas to begin expat life is becoming a popular choice among Australians,... - [COVID-19 Implications for Aussie expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/covid-19-implications-for-aussie-expats-2/): As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Aussie expats have been forced to return home, resulting in different Covid-19... - [Common issues faced by outbound expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/common-issues-faced-by-outbound-expats/): Moving overseas is usually a very exciting opportunity, but it can also be an overwhelming experience. The issues faced by... - [COVID 19 - Foreign aid workers may lose tax-free status](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/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... - [Should Australian expats be required to pay for quarantine?](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/should-australian-expats-have-to-pay-to-be-quarantined/): Should Australian expats be required to pay for quarantine is the question that many Australian expats have on their minds... - [Tips to help your kids adjust to expat life](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/tips-to-help-your-kids-adjust-to-expat-life/): Moving to a different country is a huge undertaking, so we’ve put together a list of tips to help your... - [HECS Debt for Expats: Repayment and Reporting Rules](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/hecs-debt-obligations-for-australian-expats/): The Two HECS Traps That Catch Expats: Voluntary vs Compulsory, and the Two Different Thresholds Let’s kill a myth that... - [4 financial considerations for Aussie expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/4-financial-considerations-for-aussie-expats/): Receiving a once-in-a-lifetime job opportunity or wanting to experience a different culture are just some of the many reasons to... - [How to choose an overseas school for your children](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-to-choose-an-overseas-school-for-your-children/): When moving overseas to live and work as an expat, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing... - [The ATO Knows About Your Overseas Bank Accounts](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/fifo-worker-with-a-foreign-bank-account-ato-know-about-it/): Many Australians end up living or working overseas as an expat for some or all of the year, at the... - [Expat Communities: Why They Matter and How to Find One](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/expats-the-importance-of-communities/): We all live in them and many times take them for granted; these are our local communities. Whether it be... - [ATO sounds warnings over crypto trading and tax avoidance](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/ato-sounds-warnings-over-crypto-trading-and-tax-avoidance/): One of the best things about being an expat is the freedom to pursue the life you want beyond the... - [4 Things your expat insurance policy should cover](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/4-things-your-expat-insurance-policy-should-cover/): Moving abroad is stressful. Even for the most experienced expat, the journey is filled with unknowns. That’s why it’s essential... - [5 tips for helping kids adjust to expat life](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/5-tips-for-helping-kids-adjust-to-expat-life/): Relocating overseas and adjusting to expat life can be stressful for parents, and even more so for children. Moving away... - [Your key checklist as an expat moving overseas](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/your-key-checklist-as-an-expat-moving-overseas/): Are you an expat moving overseas? Are you ready to relocate to a new country? Moving abroad can be both... - [Easing Expat Anxiety Before You Move Overseas](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-to-solve-3-common-expat-anxieties-before-you-move/): If you have made the decision to move overseas and become an Australian expat, you are no doubt feeling a... - [5 things to consider before you become an expat](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/5-things-to-consider-before-becoming-an-expat/): Are you relocating or planning to relocate overseas for work? While broadening your life experience and exposing you to new... - [Tax When Moving Overseas: Avoid Costly Headaches](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/avoid-tax-headaches-when-moving-overseas/): Whether you’re looking for a chance to travel, moving for work, or are simply seeking a lifestyle change, the prospect... - [Capital Gains Tax changes to affect thousands of Aussie expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/capital-gains-tax-changes-to-affect-thousands-of-expats/): Following on from our update last week about, we’ve decided to summarise not only the key changes, but we’ve incorporated... - [Main Residence Exemption Abolished for Expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/main-residence-exemption-abolished/): Unfortunately for non-resident Australian expats and non-residents generally, some two and a half years after first being proposed in the... - [Main residence CGT exemption abolished for Aussie expats](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/aussie-expats-advised-to-sell-their-homes-before-june-2020/): Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing... - [Determining Your Australian Tax Residency Status](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/determining-your-australian-tax-residency-status/): As an Australian expat, filling out your tax return can be complex – especially if you’re unclear of your tax... - [Expat Tax Planning: Avoiding Common Pitfalls](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/planning-the-key-to-avoiding-tax-pitfalls/): You’re heading off from Australia to work overseas. It’s a career opportunity, a cultural adventure, and a financial boost. To... - [South Korea Tax for Expats: An Aussie's Guide](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/south-korea-tax-brief-for-expats/): Reviewed and updated June 2026 This guide reflects the rules as at June 2026: South Korean resident income tax of... - [Bank accounts for Australian expats: key issues](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/bank-accounts-for-australian-expats/): Beginning your life as an Australian expat feels like you are setting up an entirely new life; from buying a... - [Becoming an Expat: Should You Sell Your Home?](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/becoming-an-expat-should-i-sell-my-home/): Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing... - [Australian expats - Tax issues to consider](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-expats-tax-issues-to-consider/): A wise man once said, “east or west, home is best”. Is it possible however, to feel at home away... - [Being an expat overseas can enrich your family's life](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/being-an-expat-overseas-can-enrich-your-familys-life/): If you’re thinking about becoming an expat overseas, you’ve probably spent hours considering the financial and logistical aspects of such... - [Tax for Australians Living in Bali Explained](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/taxes-for-australians-living-in-bali/): Reviewed and updated June 2026 We review our expat tax guides regularly, because the rules affecting Australians overseas change often... - [How to speak like locals and be accepted fast](https://www.expattaxes.com.au/speak-like-locals-and-be-accepted-fast/): Although English is the language of business, the ability to speak like locals in their local language helps in settling... # # Detailed Content ## Pages - Published: 2026-06-23 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/2026-federal-budget-consultation/ - Published: 2026-06-23 - Modified: 2026-06-29 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/outbound-expat-consultation/ - Published: 2026-06-23 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/expat-already-overseas-consultation/ - Published: 2026-06-23 - Modified: 2026-06-29 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/returning-home-consultation/ - Published: 2026-06-23 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/inbound-expat-consultation/ - Published: 2026-06-23 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/residency-consultation/ - Published: 2026-06-12 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/free-general-enquiry-meeting/ - Published: 2026-06-09 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/tax-residency-determinations/ - Published: 2026-06-09 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/superannuation-retirement-strategy/ - Published: 2026-06-09 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/expat-departure-repatriation-planning/ - Published: 2026-06-09 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/employee-share-scheme-advisory/ - Published: 2026-06-09 - Modified: 2026-06-10 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/capital-gains-australian-assets/ - Published: 2026-06-09 - Modified: 2026-06-24 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-tax-return-preparation/ - Published: 2026-06-09 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/ato-representation-reviews/ - Published: 2026-06-08 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/returned-australians/ - Published: 2026-06-08 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/pre-departure-tax-planning-australians-heading-abroad/ - Published: 2026-05-25 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/foreigners-in-australia/ - Published: 2026-05-25 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-expats-abroad/ - Published: 2023-03-22 - Modified: 2023-04-01 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/book-an-appointment-with-terryn-davidow/ - Published: 2023-03-21 - Modified: 2023-03-22 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/book-an-appointment-with-shane-macfarlane/ - Published: 2023-03-21 - Modified: 2026-06-08 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/ - Published: 2020-04-19 - Modified: 2026-05-24 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/faq/ - Published: 2020-01-20 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/testimonials/ - Published: 2019-11-28 - Modified: 2026-05-24 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/privacy-policy/ - Published: 2019-11-27 - Modified: 2023-11-19 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/terms-and-conditions/ - Published: 2015-07-23 - Modified: 2026-06-16 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/team/ - Published: 2015-07-23 - Modified: 2026-05-24 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/contact_us/ - Published: 2015-07-20 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/about-us/ ## Posts - Published: 2026-07-01 - Modified: 2026-07-01 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/havent-lodged-tax-return-overseas/ You're an Australian living overseas, you haven't lodged a tax return in a while, and a low hum of dread has moved in. Here's the genuinely good news: this is fixable, it's far more common than you think, and the people who come forward almost always end up better off than those who keep hoping it'll disappear. This guide walks through it calmly: how to work out whether you even had to lodge (some of those years may have needed no return at all), what it actually costs once you separate the failure-to-lodge penalty, the interest and the tax itself (usually smaller than the catastrophe in your head), and the single most valuable move available to you, voluntary disclosure, which can cut penalties substantially but only while you're still the one choosing to come forward. It also explains why "they'll never find me overseas" stopped being true (CRS data and passenger-movement matching), what the scary "fraud" word really means, and exactly what the process of getting current looks like. - Published: 2026-06-24 - Modified: 2026-06-24 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-moving-to-united-states-tax-comparison/ Nobody moves to America for the tax. They move for the market, the salary and the company. But the tax deal is better than most Australians assume: the US top rate of 37% doesn't start until USD 640,600, couples can file jointly, and a no-income-tax state can lift your take-home pay by more than any promotion. Founders get QSBS, which can take federal tax on a USD 15 million exit to zero. And Australians have the E-3 visa, which every other nationality envies. The catch: worldwide taxation, your super in limbo, and green cards that bite on the way out. Here's the honest comparison. - Published: 2026-06-15 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-us-international-shares-taxed-australia/ As an Australian resident, your US and international shares are taxed here on dividends and gains. Here's how the rules, the W-8BEN and the traps actually work. - Published: 2026-06-07 - Modified: 2026-06-08 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australians-moving-to-hong-kong-2026-budget-tax-guide/ On tax alone, Hong Kong is hard to beat. No capital gains tax. No tax on offshore income. A salary tax that tops out near 16%, against Australia's 47% after the 2026 Budget. If the decision came down to numbers, Hong Kong would be on the podium. But two complications change the picture. There's no double tax agreement between Australia and Hong Kong, which does expensive things to your Australian dividends that most people never see coming. And the political environment has changed since 2020 in ways only you can weigh. Here's the honest comparison. - Published: 2026-06-03 - Modified: 2026-06-12 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-moving-to-singapore-tax-comparison/ Ask an Australian banker, founder, or family office principal where they'd actually move if they were leaving, and the answer is almost always Singapore. No capital gains tax. No tax on foreign-sourced income for individuals. A top personal rate of 24% that only kicks in above SGD 1 million. After the 2026 Budget took Australia's effective CGT to 47% on the indexed gain for high-income earners, the contrast is stark. But you can't just board a plane. Some preparation is required. This article walks through the tax position, the demanding immigration pathways, and the honest assessment of who Singapore actually works for. - Published: 2026-06-02 - Modified: 2026-06-12 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-moving-to-new-zealand-tax-comparison/ Three weeks after the 2026 Australian Budget announced a 47% effective capital gains tax rate for high-income earners, New Zealand's Finance Minister borrowed Australia's own 2006 tourism slogan back at us. "Where the bloody hell are you? Come over." The pitch was cheeky. It was on-brand for a government positioning itself as the lower-tax alternative to Canberra. And, awkwardly for any Australian who'd rather not think about it, it was substantively correct. New Zealand has no general capital gains tax. The immigration arrangement means there's essentially no friction. So is the move actually worth it? Here's the honest assessment. - Published: 2026-06-01 - Modified: 2026-06-20 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-capital-gains-tax-comparison-13-countries/ From 1 July 2027, the 50% CGT discount disappears and Australia's effective capital gains tax for high-income earners climbs to 47% on the indexed gain. Singapore charges 0%. Hong Kong charges 0%. Dubai charges 0%. New Zealand charges 0%. The cheapest comparable destination takes less than half what Australia will. So how does Australia actually stack up against the 13 destinations Australians realistically consider? This article does the comparison honestly. Country by country. Without the hedging. Including what the change does to founder exits, share portfolios, and the question of whether to stay or go - Published: 2026-05-29 - Modified: 2026-05-29 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/accessing-australian-super-from-overseas/ Many Australian expats believe non-residents pay 35% Australian tax on super after 60. They don't. Here's what the law actually says, and where the real tax question sits. - Published: 2026-05-27 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/working-holiday-maker-tax-australia/ - Published: 2026-05-26 - Modified: 2026-05-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/2026-australian-expat-tax-return/ Right. Let's Talk About Your 2026 Australian Tax Return. You didn't move overseas to spend Saturday afternoons working out whether your foreign super counts as a foreign trust. We did. Fixed fees, money-back guarantee, and a free 30-minute appointment to get your 2026 tax return sorted. 340+ five-star reviews. Clients in 115 countries. 20+ years specialising in Australian expat tax. Book your free 30-minute 2026 tax return appointment today. - Published: 2026-05-25 - Modified: 2026-05-25 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/uk-inheritance-tax-considerations-for-expats-2/ If you are an Australian living in the United Kingdom (UK), returning to Australia after time in the UK, or you have UK assets through family, there is one topic that catches people badly off guard, UK Inheritance Tax (IHT). This guide is the plain-English version of what matters now, what tends to go wrong, and the practical steps to take before a family event forces you to learn some hard lessons inadvertently. - Published: 2026-05-21 - Modified: 2026-05-21 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/ato-rental-record-keeping-fact-sheet/ - Published: 2026-05-20 - Modified: 2026-05-20 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/rental-property-tax-mistakes-expat-landlords/ - Published: 2026-05-17 - Modified: 2026-06-25 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/2026-budget-discretionary-trust-minimum-tax/ - Published: 2026-05-15 - Modified: 2026-05-15 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/2026-budget-main-residence-exemption-australian-expats/ - Published: 2026-05-13 - Modified: 2026-06-29 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-expat-tax-changes-2026-budget-guide-for-expats/ - Published: 2026-03-24 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/foreign-income-reporting-australian-expats/ Australian tax resident abroad? You owe tax on worldwide income. Non-resident? Australian-source only. Our expat tax specialists explain exactly what to declare — and what the ATO already knows. - Published: 2026-03-23 - Modified: 2026-06-20 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/ato-data-matching-overseas-income-2026/ - Published: 2026-03-21 - Modified: 2026-03-21 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/returning-to-australia-tax-residency-consequences-of-coming-home/ Moving back to Australia can restart your tax residency earlier than you think. Here is what changes for foreign income, investments, CGT, and private health cover, plus a simple first year checklist - Published: 2026-03-20 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/cgt-reform-for-australian-expats-may-2026-budget/ 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 to get organised before Budget night. - Published: 2026-03-17 - Modified: 2026-03-17 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/foreign-resident-cgt-withholding-australian-expats/ - Published: 2026-03-15 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/division-296-super-tax-law-expats-2026/ - Published: 2026-03-04 - Modified: 2026-06-20 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/eofy-2026-expats-checklist/ Complete EOFY 2026 expats checklist. Navigate residency, CGT, super, and Budget changes with this month-by-month action plan. Start now. - Published: 2026-02-24 - Modified: 2026-02-24 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/uk-eta-australians-dual-citizens-25-feb-2026/ From 25 Feb 2026, Australians generally need a UK ETA for short stays. Dual British or Irish citizens can be caught out if travelling on the wrong passport. Avoid denied boarding by checking your documents early. - Published: 2026-02-14 - Modified: 2026-02-20 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/changes-cgt-discount-loom-2026-budget-expats/ The Government may reduce the 50% CGT discount in the May 2026 Budget. Here is what is on the table, who is most exposed, and what Australian expats should do now. - Published: 2026-02-12 - Modified: 2026-02-20 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/vacant-residential-land-tax-victoria/ Own Victorian property and live overseas? Notify the SRO by 15 Feb 2026 if it was vacant in 2025 — even if you think you're exempt. - Published: 2026-02-04 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-tax-residency-expats-tests-examples-traps/ - Published: 2026-02-04 - Modified: 2026-06-29 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/rba-rate-hike-february-2026-expat-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. - Published: 2024-10-30 - Modified: 2024-10-30 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/potential-aud-exchange-rate-impacts-of-inflation-interest-rates/ - Published: 2024-09-15 - Modified: 2024-09-15 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/catching-up-on-your-overdue-tax-returns/ - Published: 2024-04-12 - Modified: 2024-04-12 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/demystifying-pfics-for-australians-in-the-united-states/ - Published: 2023-11-25 - Modified: 2023-11-25 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/update-thailand-clarifies-tax-on-foreign-income/ - Published: 2023-11-11 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/remote-workers-australias-opportunistic-tax-grab/ - Published: 2023-09-25 - Modified: 2025-04-07 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/tax-alert-thailand-to-tax-foreign-income/ - Published: 2023-05-05 - Modified: 2023-12-05 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/are-share-trading-profits-of-non-residents-taxable-in-australia/ - Published: 2023-01-07 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/everything-you-need-to-know-about-offshore-bank-fees/ - Published: 2022-12-21 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/5-entrepreneur-visas-for-business-owners-to-live-overseas/ - Published: 2022-12-15 - Modified: 2026-06-10 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/three-great-places-to-live-in-europe-as-an-expat/ - Published: 2022-12-14 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/tax-residency-for-australians-working-on-cruise-ships-or-yachts/ - Published: 2022-12-09 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/could-remote-working-during-the-pandemic-affect-your-tax-burden/ - Published: 2022-11-30 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/3-ways-to-enjoy-expat-life/ - Published: 2022-11-25 - Modified: 2026-06-29 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/urgent-deadline-for-directors-id-registration-in-australia-november-30th-2022/ - Published: 2022-11-08 - Modified: 2023-11-19 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/the-power-of-property-investment/ - Published: 2022-10-19 - Modified: 2026-06-14 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/the-5-best-cities-in-asia-for-foodies/ - Published: 2022-09-30 - Modified: 2026-06-24 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/the-dual-citizenship-tax-mistake-you-need-to-avoid/ Picking up a second citizenship can be wonderful, but it is not the tax escape hatch many people assume. This guide busts the most expensive myth we see among dual citizens: that a foreign passport, or simply living overseas, gets you out of the Australian tax system. It explains the crucial distinction between citizenship and tax residency (Australia taxes the second, not the first, unlike the US), the one narrow place a treaty can look at nationality, the honest answer to whether you actually need to lodge, the obligations that genuinely follow you overseas (your HELP debt very much included), and exactly what the ATO's penalties are if you get it wrong, from the $330 penalty unit to where the real "jail time" risk actually sits. - Published: 2022-09-26 - Modified: 2023-11-19 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/can-an-australian-expat-use-negative-gearing/ - Published: 2022-09-21 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/the-many-reasons-to-take-your-business-overseas/ - Published: 2022-09-12 - Modified: 2026-06-13 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/financial-tips-for-expats-undergoing-a-divorce/ - Published: 2022-09-08 - Modified: 2022-09-12 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-to-ease-your-expat-stress-once-youve-moved/ - Published: 2022-08-30 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/the-9-most-expensive-cities-for-expat-living/ - Published: 2022-08-02 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/senior-tax-manager-grant-keating-featured-in-cpa-australias-intheblack/ - Published: 2022-08-02 - Modified: 2022-08-17 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/is-southeast-asia-the-best-place-in-the-world-to-start-a-business/ - Published: 2022-07-28 - Modified: 2022-07-31 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/your-australian-tax-returns-international-considerations/ - Published: 2022-07-28 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/tax-tips-for-australian-expatriates-moving-abroad/ Cross-border tax is the part where people quietly give up and hope for the best, which has a remarkable track record of turning a small question into an expensive one. This plain-English guide maps the essentials for Australians overseas: why your tax outcome hangs almost entirely on two questions (are you still an Australian tax resident, and where is each piece of your income sourced), how the current non-resident rates work (30% from the first dollar, no tax-free threshold, but no Medicare levy either), the deductions rule that trips people up, what happens to your foreign income, and how tax treaties referee the overlap between two systems. It's the map of the territory, with links to the detailed guides for each region. - Published: 2022-07-03 - Modified: 2023-11-12 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/what-are-the-benefits-of-dual-citizenship/ - Published: 2022-04-27 - Modified: 2026-06-20 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/the-best-low-tax-countries-in-asia/ Which Asian countries offer the lowest tax for Australian expats? A roundup of the standout low-tax destinations, and the residency catch that decides if you benefit. - Published: 2022-03-16 - Modified: 2022-03-16 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/uk-inheritance-tax-considerations-for-expats/ - Published: 2021-12-08 - Modified: 2022-04-08 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/falling-australian-dollar-tax-issues-to-consider/ - Published: 2021-09-08 - Modified: 2021-09-28 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/which-london-neighbourhoods-are-most-popular-with-aussie-expats/ - Published: 2021-08-19 - Modified: 2023-11-19 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/managing-tax-on-australian-property/ - Published: 2021-07-22 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-can-expats-prepare-for-life-abroad/ - Published: 2021-07-11 - Modified: 2021-07-16 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/get-the-most-out-of-life-as-an-expat-with-these-tips/ - Published: 2021-07-07 - Modified: 2021-07-18 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/common-tax-issues-faced-by-australian-expats/ - Published: 2021-04-07 - Modified: 2026-06-29 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/can-foreigners-own-property-in-singapore/ Singapore is a magnet for Australians, so plenty start eyeing the property market while they're there. You can buy as a foreigner, but two very different sets of tax rules apply: the Singapore ones (eye-watering) and the Australian ones (which follow you home). This guide covers both. On the Singapore side: what foreigners can and can't buy under the Residential Property Act, and the brutal 60% Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty surcharge that hits foreign buyers (Australians get no free-trade exemption). On the Australian side, the part most people miss: how the rental income and the eventual gain come into the Australian net once you're a resident, why Singapore's lack of a capital gains tax does not make your gain tax-free for Australian purposes, how currency translation affects the result, and how the now-legislated 2027 negative gearing and CGT changes fit in. - Published: 2021-03-31 - Modified: 2026-06-10 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/double-taxation-disputes-whats-changing/ - Published: 2021-03-25 - Modified: 2021-12-04 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/why-do-you-should-use-an-expat-tax-accountant/ - Published: 2021-01-05 - Modified: 2021-01-18 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/expat-tax-tips-streamline-your-finances-in-2021/ - Published: 2020-12-23 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/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! - Published: 2020-12-15 - Modified: 2020-12-15 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-tax-deadlines/ - Published: 2020-12-08 - Modified: 2026-06-27 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/uk-property-4-tips-for-australian-expats/ Buying a place in the UK has long appealed to Australians, but UK property comes wrapped in taxes that look nothing like the Australian system, and the Australian consequences turn up later like an organised, uninvited guest. This guide covers the whole lifecycle on both sides. On the UK side: lining up FCA-regulated financing, the Stamp Duty Land Tax bands and the two surcharges that catch expats (which can stack to 7% above base), the Non-resident Landlord Scheme on your rent, the brutal 60-day deadline for capital gains tax on sale, and the UK inheritance tax that, unlike anything in Australia, puts your UK property squarely in its sights. On the Australian side: how the rent and the eventual gain come into the Australian net once you're a resident, the cost-base and CGT-event-I1 traps that turn on when you arrive or leave, and the proposed 2027 changes to the CGT discount and negative gearing. - Published: 2020-11-24 - Modified: 2024-07-15 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-to-choose-an-australian-expat-tax-accountant/ - Published: 2020-09-22 - Modified: 2020-09-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-to-prepare-for-expat-life/ - Published: 2020-09-15 - Modified: 2020-09-15 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/covid-19-implications-for-aussie-expats-2/ - Published: 2020-08-07 - Modified: 2025-03-27 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/common-issues-faced-by-outbound-expats/ - Published: 2020-07-28 - Modified: 2026-06-22 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/covid-19-foreign-aid-workers-may-lose-tax-free-status/ - Published: 2020-07-28 - Modified: 2020-07-28 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/should-australian-expats-have-to-pay-to-be-quarantined/ - Published: 2020-07-13 - Modified: 2020-07-14 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/tips-to-help-your-kids-adjust-to-expat-life/ - Published: 2020-05-27 - Modified: 2026-06-13 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/hecs-debt-obligations-for-australian-expats/ - Published: 2020-04-23 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/4-financial-considerations-for-aussie-expats/ - Published: 2020-04-17 - Modified: 2025-03-27 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-to-choose-an-overseas-school-for-your-children/ - Published: 2020-04-14 - Modified: 2026-06-20 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/fifo-worker-with-a-foreign-bank-account-ato-know-about-it/ - Published: 2020-03-24 - Modified: 2026-06-13 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/expats-the-importance-of-communities/ - Published: 2020-03-17 - Modified: 2020-03-19 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/ato-sounds-warnings-over-crypto-trading-and-tax-avoidance/ - Published: 2020-03-09 - Modified: 2020-03-19 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/4-things-your-expat-insurance-policy-should-cover/ - Published: 2020-03-03 - Modified: 2026-06-23 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/5-tips-for-helping-kids-adjust-to-expat-life/ - Published: 2020-02-22 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/your-key-checklist-as-an-expat-moving-overseas/ - Published: 2020-02-21 - Modified: 2026-06-13 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/how-to-solve-3-common-expat-anxieties-before-you-move/ - Published: 2020-01-22 - Modified: 2023-11-22 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/5-things-to-consider-before-becoming-an-expat/ - Published: 2019-12-19 - Modified: 2026-06-12 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/avoid-tax-headaches-when-moving-overseas/ - Published: 2019-12-11 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/capital-gains-tax-changes-to-affect-thousands-of-expats/ - Published: 2019-12-05 - Modified: 2026-06-14 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/main-residence-exemption-abolished/ - Published: 2019-11-22 - Modified: 2023-11-22 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/aussie-expats-advised-to-sell-their-homes-before-june-2020/ - Published: 2019-10-24 - Modified: 2026-06-20 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/determining-your-australian-tax-residency-status/ - Published: 2019-10-16 - Modified: 2026-06-20 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/planning-the-key-to-avoiding-tax-pitfalls/ - Published: 2019-10-10 - Modified: 2026-06-15 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/south-korea-tax-brief-for-expats/ - Published: 2019-09-27 - Modified: 2024-07-15 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/bank-accounts-for-australian-expats/ - Published: 2019-09-20 - Modified: 2026-06-12 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/becoming-an-expat-should-i-sell-my-home/ - Published: 2019-09-13 - Modified: 2026-06-26 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/australian-expats-tax-issues-to-consider/ - Published: 2019-09-03 - Modified: 2022-05-16 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/being-an-expat-overseas-can-enrich-your-familys-life/ - Published: 2019-08-27 - Modified: 2026-06-20 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/taxes-for-australians-living-in-bali/ - Published: 2019-08-21 - Modified: 2022-05-16 - URL: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/speak-like-locals-and-be-accepted-fast/ > Contact Expat Taxes Australia: Phone: +61 1300 762 001 Email: info@expattaxes.com.au WhatsApp: +1 646 354 8768 Book a consultation: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/appointments/ Contact page: https://www.expattaxes.com.au/contact_us/ Disclaimer: Content on this website is general information only and does not constitute personal tax, financial, or legal advice. 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