Congratulations! You’ve finally accomplished your financial, lifestyle, or career goals abroad. As you zip up your suitcase and head home, take a look at ways Aussie expats can avoid reverse culture shock on a return home. 1. Take the initiative with your friends Don’t expect …
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 …
Thanks to social media, expat life has never been better so lets take a look at expats and social media. For Australians, homesickness can be a particularly acute problem, especially when they first move overseas. After all, Australia is a remote island and our casual …
Latest Update: 5th December 2019 – Unfortunately today the Federal Government passed the Treasury Laws Amendment (Reducing Pressure on Housing Affordability Measures) Bill 2019 into law without amendment, resulting in the scrapping of the main residence exemption for non-resident Australian expats. To read more about …
So, you’ve found a job overseas and you’re about to become an Australian expat. Congratulations, it’s an exciting and nerve-wracking time, all rolled up in one! You’ve done all the paperwork. You’ve got your finances sorted. Your insurance, taxes, tax returns, property and investments are …
There’s nothing more exciting than preparing for life as an expat, packing up your life and moving your family to a new country. But it’s important to ensure you’re thoroughly prepared first, especially if you have young children and a growing family. Here are four …
Although we specialise in tax for Australian expats, we also know that for many of us, when offered an international posting, there’s a lot more to worry about than expat tax returns in Australia and so in this article we’ll take a look at some …
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 …
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
Last week Kaylene relocated to Suzhou, China to begin a three-year work contract with a UK-based university. There is a clause in her contract that allows early termination of employment. Kaylene is one of many young Australians who is attracted to the glamour and excitement …
