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 …
Tax audit insurance for expats – what is it and why do I need it?
Tax audit insurance – being targeted in the gunsight’s of the Australian Taxation Office audit division, can be a costly and time consuming affair. So taking out a tax audit insurance policy for peace of mind, to protect you from the high, unexpected costs of …
Taxation: Why US Citizens in Australia are giving up their US citizenships
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 ...
