Australian expat
Paying Child Support as an Australian Expat – the Ties that Bind
Thinking a move overseas resets your child support obligations? It doesn't. Australian child support is calculated from the income in your tax return, can…
Read articleBuying a Business Overseas: The Australian Tax Traps
Buying a business in another country is an exciting move, but it doesn't move your tax problem to another country. The lifestyle and commercial…
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 articleWe’ve got your Australian tax returns covered!
Tax time 2017 – it’s not far away! With the 2017 financial year quickly coming to an end (it’s only a month away), your…
Read articlePopular Expat Destinations for Australians
The fantasy is intoxicating: swap the daily grind for souks, street food and a sea view. But the brochures never mention the bit that…
Read articleAustralian Tax Residency: The 4 Tests Explained
Editorial note, updated June 2026 We’ve given this article a fresh coat of paint. The four residency tests below are still the law of…
Read articleAustralian expats to repay HELP debts
Editor’s note: This article dates from 2015–2017, when the rules requiring Australian expats to repay HELP and TSL debts from overseas were first legislated…
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