Blog for Australian Expats

This blog explores the key capital gains tax (CGT) implications for Australian Expats holding shares, including how they are treated upon moving overseas, during your time overseas, and what happens when returning to Australia.

For many Australian expats, the decision to return home is a big one, whether driven by lifestyle, family, or career changes. But amid the excitement of coming home, it’s crucial not to overlook the financial and tax implications, particularly what happens to your overseas assets when returning to Australia.

So, what tax do I pay in Australia when living overseas? Let’s break down the rules for Aussie expats and explore the tax rates for foreign residents in detail.

If you're classified as a non-resident for tax purposes, you are subject to specific withholding tax rules in Australia. These rules primarily apply to passive income, such as interest and dividends. Knowing how these taxes work can help you avoid unexpected liabilities and ensure you're complying with Australian tax laws.

If you hold shares or other foreign assets and are planning to return to Australia, understanding this rule can help you plan for potential tax liabilities. In this blog post, we look at the Deemed Acquisition rules for Australian Expats, including when the rules apply, why it matters and what Australians living abroad should know.

In this guide, we’ll explore the benefits and strategies for using your offset account as an Australian Expat to help grow your wealth while living overseas.

In this article, we’ll discuss the key strategies for reducing your taxable income before 30 June as an Australian Expat, taking into account common deductions, superannuation opportunities, and residency considerations.

If you're an Australian Expat living abroad, you may be wondering whether you still need to file an Australian tax return. The answer isn’t always straightforward. It depends on several factors, including your residency status for tax purposes, the type of income you earn, and whether that income is sourced from Australia.

In this blog post, we help you to understand your HECS/HELP debt obligations to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) as an Australian Expat.

In this blog post, we provide a general breakdown on how the interest is treated and what is the tax payable to the ATO by Australian Expats

In this blog post, we’ll bring you up to speed on the Australian tax residency rules and the recent proposed changes to the rules.

Australians moving overseas should be familiar with the deemed disposal rules to ensure they have the opportunity to maximise tax outcomes.