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 …
Main residence exemption scrapped – Australian government lays siege to expat family homes
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 …
Cryptocurrency tax issues and tax planning strategies
By now, you’ve probably heard of cryptocurrencies such as the world famous bitcoin. After the sky-rocketing success of this platform, competitors like Litecoin, Ripple and Tron are quickly growing in popularity and widespread use. With the rise of cryptocurrency being used by the wider population …
Moving overseas? Tax issues 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 …
Tax Brief – UK tax for Australian expats
For Australians who live in the UK, the question of residency for tax purposes is a thorny issue. One of the main reasons for this is that you could be a resident of both countries. So what exactly makes you a resident and how does …
Singapore tax brief for Australian expats
If you’re an Australian expat living in Singapore, then we’ve put together a tax brief that answers all your questions when it comes to filling out your Australian tax return. Do I need to lodge an Australian return? You will need to lodge an Australian …
Malaysia tax brief for Australian expats
If you have been looking for a job in Malaysia or have already found one and are still confused on the country’s tax structure, then worry no more. Here are the things you should know about Malaysian tax for Australian expats. Who is a resident …
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 …
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 …