Victoria and New South Wales have recently introduced a range of land tax surcharges targeting foreign investors, both individual and corporate. The aim of the surcharges is to reduce the amount of property which is purchased and held by foreign investors, pushing prices up for …
New stamp duty surcharges for foreign purchases in Queensland
A new stamp duty surcharge for foreign purchases of property in Queensland has recently been introduced by the Queensland government. But before we get into that, lets take a look at why Queensland is such an attractive destination for Australians and foreign purchasers alike. As …
US Tax FAQ for Australian Expats
If you are an Australian expat in the U.S., it is vital that you are knowledgeable about how your U.S. expat tax return will be affected by living abroad. Although we don’t currently prepare US tax returns on behalf of our Australian clients living and …
Make tax-free capital gains on Australian shares whilst a non-resident expat
If you’re an Aussie expat who’s a non-resident for Australian tax purposes, then investing in shares is what you need to consider deeply. You need to understand that this investment opportunity is only applicable to Australian expats that are non-resident for Australian tax purposes. The …
Why Aussie expats should use a VPN service
Australian expats are often surprised to find that websites, TV and other readily accessible features are blocked when they arrive overseas. Using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can help you to overcome this challenge and this has many other benefits too. In this article we …
Selling property in the UK – beware the UK’s new non-resident CGT rules
Are you thinking of selling property in the UK? As an expat in Britain, you need to be aware of changes to the law which could see extra taxes levied against the profit your property sale produces. It is important to be aware of the …
5 essential tax tips for Australians moving to the UK
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 …