Known as the “Land of Smiles”, Thailand is fast becoming a preferred destination for Aussie expats to live and work. This idyllic, diverse country offers a unique blend of traditional and modern. You can see this by the way Thailand looks toward the future, while …
Cryptocurrency investment and trading has been one a growing investment trend in recent years. Investors across the world are putting their money into cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and riding what has been a rollercoaster of ups and downs in a new frontier of investing. At the …
The 2019 Federal election is almost upon us, but for most Aussie expats living and working overseas, if you’re like me, events back home in Australia are often ‘out of sight, out of mind’ both in terms of the policies, and of how to vote. …
As an expat, there’s so much to consider when it comes to tax and how it affects your Australian investment property, including whether negative gearing applies. Where do we start… Negative gearing It’s something that we Aussies love. With the mention of negative gearing, approximately …
As an expat moving to the US, there are countless things to consider, including: insurance, employment, housing, a good school for the kids and more. However, one of the most important considerations that is often forgotten – taxation laws, and more specifically, the US tax …
Today, expat health insurance is an absolute necessity. It’s your assurance that when something goes wrong, you have a safety net in place. However, if you’re an expat, setting up health insurance can be very confusing. Here are three tips to help make organising an …
Have you recently become the beneficiary of an Australian estate? Do you know what capital gains tax implications this can have on your Australian tax return if you’re a non-resident? If your answer is no, then here are 3 simple issues you need to consider. …
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 …
The number of Australians that go abroad to live or travel is increasing by about 5% each year. However, travelling, living and working overseas can land you in some tricky situations, and many you might end up in a position where you’re in need of …
Expat life offers a wealth of opportunities and experiences, but there comes a time when some of us wish to return to our homeland. Moving back home isn’t as straightforward as you may believe, so read on for some top tips on expats returning to …
