Living and working overseas as an Australian expat, or as a non-resident of Australia means that it’s easy to overlook your Australian tax and compliance obligations, because these things are often “out of sight, out of mind”! If you are a director of a company …
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 borders of your homeland. That freedom is also one of the big attractions of investing in cryptocurrencies, which are free from the traditional strictures for …
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 …
Intro to the Common Reporting Standard – Aussie Expats Beware!
Update: Article updated 16th Nov 2018 with thanks to Anthony FitzGerald who correctly pointed out that the OECD currently contains 34 member countries. Overdue Australian Tax Returns? You’ll Need to Bring Your Tax Returns Up to Date . . . and soon! If you’re an …
ATO Scam Alert: ATO cautions taxpayers about new phone scam
According to an ATO scam alert warning issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), July and August saw a rapid rise in the number of scam tactics used to target unsuspecting taxpayers. As the 31st October tax deadline approaches, people are starting to think about …
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, …