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Expatriate Tax Myths

Submitted by admin on Fri, 25/11/2011 - 13:14
Australian expatriate tax myths

Australia has a complicated tax system; being an expatriate adds another level of complexity

We have collected some common myths below regarding taxation if you are an Australian expatriate - just to be clear, these statements are (usually*) WRONG.

Expats and establishing a VPN

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/01/2012 - 14:00
VPN networks for Expats

It sounds a little strange, but we recommend that every expatriate and traveller who is going to use the internet extensively while travelling or living overseas should obtain a VPN service.

Superannuation - the politician's piggybank?

Submitted by admin on Mon, 30/04/2012 - 22:42
Are Australian politicians seeing superannuation as a piggybank account?

It seems that Australian politicians just can't help themselves - barely a year goes by without some tinkering or meddling in the structure of superannuation.

Budget 2012 - Non Residents should arrange valuations on any Australian investment properties!

Submitted by admin on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 14:29

Buried within the 2012 Australian federal budget, is the following statement, which is potentially of great significance to Australian expatriates and other tax non- residents:

Are Australian expats a "soft target" for tax changes?

Submitted by admin on Wed, 16/05/2012 - 16:32

When overseas, Australian politicians like to be seen in the company of successful Australian expatriates - usually in London, New York, Los Angeles and other attractive city environments. Few, if any, visit Australians working in remote resources projects in Africa, South America or various parts of Asia - it's probably neither newsworthy or comfortable for them.

A Rollercoaster Ride

Submitted by admin on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 02:04
A rollercoaster ride for the Australian dolar and sharemarkets

Our last news blog focused on how to survive the high Australian dollar. That became a little less relevant this week when the international financial crises - and we do mean plural, because we're talking about the US and Europe - severely buffeted both the Australian dollar and the local sharemarket.

Importing your Car

Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/07/2010 - 22:45
Importing your car into Australia

Quite frankly, returning expatriates and migrants will find luxury new car prices in Australia both astounding, and depressing.

A Financial Checklist

Submitted by admin on Fri, 15/07/2011 - 18:11
A Financial Checklist for Australian Expatriates

This is not difficult. The checklist below is simply a summary of the things you need to consider or do if moving overseas from Australia on a long-term basis.

Buying foreign property

Submitted by admin on Fri, 01/07/2011 - 18:13
Australians buying overseas property

While we are in the midst of a financial crisis in Europe it may seem a strange time to be advocating the purchase of European properties.

Superannuation for Australian Expats

Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/11/2011 - 14:49
Superannuation for Australian Expats

Superannuation Q&A's for Expatriate Australians