The Trump era has divided Americans. This may be one of the possible reasons why many Americans who have made Australia their second home are considering leaving their birth country for good. According to a
Am I an Australian resident for tax purposes? 10 factors to consider
When it comes to lodging Australian expat tax returns, it’s important to understand whether you are an Australian resident for tax purposes or not. Why is this important? Well, first and foremost, if you are taxed as an Australian resident, you will be required to …
Avoiding expat tax traps
For many young Australians, going overseas to work for an extended period of time after graduating is almost a right of passage. It provides you with a chance to see the world, achieve independence, go on an adventure and gain valuable work experience. Every year, …
Australian expats to repay HELP debts
Update – 9th May 2017: Please note that the Australian government handed down it’s 2017 Australian Federal budget today, with proposals to reduce the HELP debt repayment thresholds. It is expected that this will catch significantly more expats in the HELP debt repayment loop, than …
ATO targets visa holders
For many Aussies who move overseas to work as an expat, the return to Australia often involves bringing back a significant other, a boyfriend or girlfriend, or perhaps even a fiance or spouse . . . sometimes on a spouse/partner visa or more often than ...
Uber takes on the Australian Taxation Office
As a tech-loving geek who's lived and worked as an Aussie expatriate in the heart of tech heaven, Silicon Valley I've tested, tried and fallen in 'love' with a myriad of innovative apps . . . and none more so than Uber. As a former ...
