Considering moving to Singapore? If so, how will it effect your taxes & finances? We discuss some of the key tax differences between Australia and Singapore and how these might affect you!
Australian tax deadlines for Aussie expats
Are you an Aussie expat who earns income from Australia? Lodging a tax return annually does not need to be a stressful experience. All it takes is, being responsible and respecting all Australian tax deadlines. When is the due date for the lodgement of your …
How to choose an Australian expat tax accountant?
Australian expats love the adventure and excitement of living overseas and of overseas travel generally. But there’s nothing exciting about having to managing their own taxes by themselves, particularly when those taxes and tax returns straddle multiple countries! It is possible that as an Australian …
COVID-19 Implications for Aussie expats
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Aussie expats have been forced to return home, resulting in different Covid-19 implications for Aussie expats who have returned home, and for those remaining overseas. For those with businesses and family ties overseas, this arrangement has created …
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 …
HELP/HECS debt obligations for Australian expats
If you’re like many Australians who finish university then take off to another country for work there are many things you need to be aware of, including how to pay off your Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt (previously known as HECS) if you have …
The ATO knows about your overseas bank accounts!
Many Australians end up living or working overseas as an expat for some or all of the year, at the same time as maintaining their Australian residency for tax purposes. For many, part of living or working abroad means that they have a bank account …
ATO sounds warnings over crypto trading and tax avoidance
One of the best things about being an expat is the freedom to pursue the life you want beyond the borders of your homeland. That freedom is also one of the big attractions of investing in cryptocurrencies, which are free from the traditional strictures for …
Avoid tax headaches when moving overseas
Whether you’re looking for a chance to travel, moving for work, or are simply seeking a lifestyle change, the prospect of moving abroad is exciting. While it’s hard not to get caught up in the excitement of moving overseas, seeking the advice of a financial …
Capital Gains Tax changes to affect thousands of Aussie expats
Following on from our update last week about, we’ve decided to summarise not only the key changes, but we’ve incorporated various comments about these harsh new changes to the main residence exemption from well respected tax professionals and Australian tax commentators. What’s changing? Australian expatriates …
