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Deemed Disposal on Ceasing Residency: Should You Trigger a Capital Gain Now or Defer It?

Ben Turner

Ben Turner is the Managing Director of the Atlas Tax practice. He is a Chartered Accountant with almost two decades experience in Big 4 accounting and legal firms advising clients on their expat tax obligations. Ben has a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) and Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice. He is a Chartered Accountant and Fellow of the Taxation Institute of Australia. He speaks regularly on various expat tax issues at conferences for the Taxation Institute of Australia and is a member of their State Council and national employment taxes committees.

Deemed Disposal on Ceasing Residency: Should You Trigger a Capital Gain Now or Defer It?

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Deemed Disposal on Ceasing Residency: Should You Trigger a Capital Gain Now or Defer It? When you leave Australia and become a non-resident for tax purposes, one of the most consequential — and misunderstood — tax decisions you’ll face is whether to trigger a deemed disposal of your CGT assets under section 104-160 of the […]

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Does the 6-Year Absence Rule Apply if You’re a Non-Resident?

Fact or Fiction: Does the 6-Year Absence Rule Apply if You’re a Non-Resident?

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Does the 6-Year Absence Rule Apply if You’re a Non-Resident? Sorting Fact from Fiction For Australians living abroad, one of the most misunderstood elements of capital gains tax is the main residence exemption — specifically, the 6-year absence rule. Many expats assume they can simply move overseas, rent out their former home, and sell it

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Clearing Up the Confusion: Why Non-Resident Sellers Shouldn’t Be Applying for Clearance Certificates

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Clearing Up the Confusion Why Non-Resident Sellers Shouldn’t Be Applying for Clearance Certificates   When it comes to selling Australian real estate, one of the most misunderstood issues for non-resident individuals is whether they need a clearance certificate to avoid foreign resident capital gains withholding (FRCGW). Well-meaning conveyancers and real estate professionals unfamiliar with the

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HECS-HELP 20% Reduction

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HECS-HELP 20% Reduction The Labor government was re-elected in the 2025 Australian federal election. It promised a 20% reduction in outstanding Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) loans. This change depends on legislation passing in the coming months. The government has not yet introduced the legislation, so the details below may change if the measure doesn’t

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Australian Tax Residency for Yachties: What You Need to Know

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Australian Tax Residency for Yachties: What You Need to Know If you work on a yacht or cruise ship, understanding Australian tax residency for yachties is crucial for how your income is taxed. Australian tax residents face taxation on worldwide income, while non-residents are generally taxed only on Australian-sourced income.   Key Factors in Tax

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How Much Should a Australian Expat Contribute to their Super?

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How Much Should a Australian Expat Contribute to their Super? – The ability of Australian expats contributing super whilst living overseas is something we’re often asked about. For a detailed overview of the background on super contributions and tax implications of super as a non-resident, refer to this article https://atlaswealth.com/news/can-an-expat-contribute-to-their-australian-superannuation/ The most common question we get

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Can An Expat Contribute to Their Australian Superannuation?

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Can An Expat Contribute to Their Australian Superannuation? – The ability of Australian expats contributing super whilst living overseas is something we’re often asked about. There continues to be a great deal of misinformation and uncertainty on the subject and so we have prepared a short guide to dispel some of the myths and to

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