Tax Resident Archives

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 …

Do I need to lodge a tax return while living overseas?

One of the most common questions that we receive is ” Do I need to lodge a tax return while living overseas?”. This seems like an easy question that should come with a yes/no answer, but of course, it’s Australian tax, so that it means …

Thanks Mr Rudd! – Aussie expats face huge tax bills – Singapore

Expatriate Australians employed around the world are reeling with the news that from 1st July 2009, their foreign employment income may no longer be exempt from Australian tax. Under the current (pre-2009 federal budget) rules foreign sourced employment income earned by an Australian resident is ...