On 2 November 2022, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal handed down a decision in relation to a case Duff and Commissioner of Taxation (Taxation) [2022] AATA 3675 (2 November 2022). Duff, an Australian, who was employed as a chef on a cruise ship. The Case and …
COVID 19 – Foreign aid workers may lose tax-free status
Governments throughout the world have been forced to take unprecedented action to restrict the spread of COVID 19. They have restricted travel and enforced quarantining to reduce the spread of the virus. As a result of government responses to COVID 19, the working arrangements of …
2019 tax returns for Australian Expats
It’s tax time 2019 for Australian expats. Wondering whether you are a resident for Australian tax purposes whilst you’re overseas? Need your Australian tax return prepared? If so then look no further because here at <a href=”https://www.expattaxes.com.au>Expat Taxes, not only do we know all about …
Coalition wins the election – what this means for Australian expats?
Just about every media pundit in Australia expected Labor to romp into power last month after two terms in opposition but instead, the Coalition wins the election. The Liberals had changed leaders three times in recent years with Tony Abbot being deposed by Malcolm Turnbull …
2019 Federal election – what Aussie expats need to know
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. …
Brexit advice for Australian expats in the UK
On the horizon since 2016, Brexit has been mired with uncertainty and so here’s some Brexit advice for Australian expats in the United Kingdom. So, how can Australian expats prepare themselves for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU? The Type of Brexit Brexit is roughly …
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 …