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 …
Australian expats – Tax issues to consider
A wise man once said, “east or west, home is best”. Is it possible however, to feel at home away from home? For Australians planning to move abroad, there are several financial decisions that can be made to ensure they have the most beneficial stay …
Tax Issues – Moving to Australia from the US?
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 …
Expats Moving Overseas – Top 5 Tips
So, you’ve packed your bags and you’re ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Awesome! But with regulations constantly changing for Aussie expats, it’s hard to know where to begin. Whether you’re moving abroad for adventure, work or retirement, here are top five tips for …
The 6 year temporary absence rule – what’s happened?
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 …
Thailand tax brief for Australian expats
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 …
How will the ATO’s cryptocurrency crackdown affect expats?
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 …
Main residence CGT exemption changes may not proceed
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 pros and cons of property investment for Aussie expats
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 …
Property or shares tax strategies for expats?
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 …