Australia has a tax treaty with the UK but things aren’t as simple as they may seem at the outset. Expats working in the UK can still fall into some UK tax traps. Resident or tax resident? Residency is more complicated in the UK than …
Super-yacht crew – is my income tax-free?
Leaving Australia to join the crew of a super-yacht or cruise ship somewhere overseas may sound exciting, but it’s actually increasingly popular. More and more Aussie expats are saying ‘no’ to that traditional gig in an English pub, and ‘yes’ to cruising the Mediterranean on …
6 steps for getting your tax and money sorted before you leave
One of the most important tasks all Australian expats must do before they leave to work or live overseas is to sort out their tax and money matters. If you do not take the time to set these up properly before you leave and problems …
Am I an Australian resident for tax purposes? 10 factors to consider
When it comes to lodging Australian expat tax returns, it’s important to understand whether you are an Australian resident for tax purposes or not. Why is this important? Well, first and foremost, if you are taxed as an Australian resident, you will be required to …
Tax residency and tax implications for expat Australians
To understand your tax situation, all Expat Australians must first work out if they are Australian or foreign residents for tax purposes. Generally, if you are a resident of Australia, leaving or intending to leave the country temporarily and do not plan to set up …
Tips for sending money home to Australia
When you are living and working overseas as an Australian expat, there are many circumstances under which you may want to send money home to Australia. Here are a few things you should keep in mind. Make sure your money is secure This is by …
Aussie expats: pay attention to those passenger cards!
As an Aussie expat, there are plenty of things you need to consider. But one thing about expat life that is commonly disregarded or not given enough attention is the outgoing and incoming passenger cards. We’re talking about that document that passengers fill out when …
4 financial considerations of returning home
Of course, not all Australian expats return home, but many see their overseas forays as an extended adventure and eventually want to enjoy our excellent lifestyle again. So as an Aussie, you can definitely come home. But while slipping back into the Australian lifestyle might …
15 ways to lose Australian tax residency status
One benefit of becoming an Aussie expat is that moving to your new country could have significant tax benefits. But before you can reap the benefits of a lower taxing country, you’ll need to convince the Australian government that you are no longer regarded as …
Complexity of Australian tax residency
As Australians, we love to travel. We pursue adventure, work, fun, love, and life on every corner of Earth.As an Australian citizen, you may intend on returning to the land of Oz after your travels and plans may change once you fall in love with …
