Australian expat
The 6 year temporary absence rule – what’s happened?
Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019…
Read articleQueensland Land Tax for Expats: The Absentee Rules
If you own an investment property in Queensland and you've moved overseas, there's a state tax ticking away that has nothing to do with…
Read article2019 Federal election – what Aussie expats need to know
The 2019 Federal election is almost upon us, but for most Aussie expats living and working overseas, if you’re like me, events back home…
Read articleNegative Gearing for Expats: Property vs Shares
Negative gearing is the closest thing Australia has to a national tax religion, so one of the questions we hear most from expats is…
Read articleUS Tax for Australian Expats: What to Know Before You Move
Moving from Australia to the US is a thrill, right up until the tax system introduces itself. US tax isn't the Australian system with…
Read articleNon-Resident Beneficiary? The CGT Trap When You Inherit
Inheriting something is usually bittersweet, but very few people expect a tax bill as part of the deal, triggered simply because the beneficiary lives…
Read articleBest Countries for Australian Expats: The Real Tax Picture
A new country and a bigger pay packet are tempting, but tax follows you onto the plane. This guide cuts through the relocation-brochure hype…
Read articleUK Tax Residency for Australians: Am I a UK Resident?
Residency is the thorniest tax question an Australian in the UK faces, because you can end up a tax resident of both countries at…
Read articleUS or Australian Tax Resident? Residency and the Treaty
The most important tax question when you move to the USA is which country you're a tax resident of, and it's one of the…
Read articleUS Tax FAQ for Australian Expats: Filing Explained
If you're an Australian living and working in the United States, the US tax system arrives like a surprise houseguest: loud, demanding, and planning…
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