Here’s some important tax tips for Australians moving to the UK Beginning a new career overseas, or setting down roots in a different country is an exciting prospect for many. And with so many similarities to Australia, yet much more diverse (and cooler) weather, the …
UK Tax traps for Australian expats
Australia has a tax treaty with the UK but things aren’t as simple as they may seem at the outset. Expats working in the UK can still fall into some UK tax traps. Resident or tax resident? Residency is more complicated in the UK than …
The power of property – investing in Australian property
Are you an expat searching for an investment opportunity? Are you looking for an investment which generates high returns in a politically stable environment? Stop searching – investing in Australian property could be your answer. With a land mass equal to the US and only …
Australian tax planning – Bitcoin & cryptocurrencies
In recent times cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Ripple have seen huge rises. However, they have also seen plummeting drops. The cryptocurrency market can be a wild ride and you might be thinking that it’s time to get off and cash out, but …
Is my superannuation assessable in my US tax return? A detailed overview
Laws surrounding superannuation can be complicated. Things become even more complex if you have superannuation along with an American expatriate tax filing requirement as a resident or citizen. To clear up some of the confusion, we will examine how superannuation is taxed in the US …
How does negative gearing work for Australian expats?
If you’ve paid attention to the news lately, you’ve no doubt heard the term “negative gearing”. It has become somewhat of a political football – with the Liberal and National parties supporting current arrangements, while Labour intends to change it. But what exactly is negative …
Is my superannuation subject to tax in my US tax return?
Superannuation requirements around tax time can be confusing at the best of times. However, if you’re an Aussie expat living in the US, superannuation rules are even more complex. To clear some of the confusion, this blog will help explain your responsibilities regarding superannuation and …
4 tips for the returning Aussie expat
Believe it or not, one of the biggest challenges in the adventures of an Australian expat has little to do with what actually happens overseas. It’s what happens when the adventure is over and they return home that can bite the hardest. During that time …
The ties that bind – paying child support when you’re an expat
One of the attractions of going overseas is the lure of the clean slate, so that you land in a new country with a different future and the opportunity to reinvent yourself. This sort of attraction is no doubt all the more acute when an …
Australian expats and the right to vote
Let’s face it – voting is not something most Australians look forward to. It’s a complex process at the best of times; a process which becomes even more complicated for Australian expats. What are the current Australian expat voting rules? Many Aussie expats are understandably …