You Hold ASX Shares From the US: Why Franking Credits Won’t Help You and What Actually Will The dividend statement arrives in your inbox and you scroll to the familiar line items. Cash dividend: $1,400. Franking credit: $600. You remember exactly how this worked when you lived in Australia. You entered it on your tax […]
The 2026 Australian Budget: What Every Aussie Expat Needs to Know Right Now If you’ve been scanning the Australian news from wherever you’re calling home – Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Bangkok – you’d be forgiven for thinking the apocalypse had arrived back in Oz. The headlines have been dramatic, the social media commentary even more
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US Tax Explained: A Practical Guide for New Arrivals Relocating to the United States for a new career opportunity is exciting, but the US tax system can feel overwhelming when you first encounter it. If you have just moved (or are about to), understanding how US federal income tax works is essential. Your tax obligations
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Taxable Brokerage Accounts: How They Fit into an Expat’s Investment Strategy Why these accounts matter when you live and invest across borders If you live, work, or invest across countries, you have likely encountered different labels for what is essentially the same type of account. In the US, people commonly call it a taxable
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Practical Guide for Australian Tax on US Retirement Accounts What Australian expats need to understand before taking their first distribution If you have built part of your career in the United States and are planning to retire in Australia, it is common to return with various US retirement income streams. These often include IRAs,
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Australian Family Trusts and the US Grantor Trust Trap Australian discretionary trusts are a cornerstone of domestic tax planning, asset protection, and intergenerational wealth strategies. However, when a family has US connections, whether through US citizenship, green card status, or US tax residency under the substantial presence test, these same structures can become highly inefficient,
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US Tax System Explained: A Practical Guide for New Arrivals Relocating to the United States for a new career opportunity is exciting, but the US tax system can feel overwhelming when you first encounter it. If you have just moved (or are about to), understanding how US federal income tax works is essential. Your tax
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How to Stay Compliant and Avoid Exit Tax Surprises When Expatriating in 2026 For many Australians who have spent years living and working in the United States, the decision to give up a US green card or renounce US citizenship can feel like the final chapter of a major life stage. However, before you can
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Choosing the Right Financial Adviser When You Live Overseas The start of a new year is often a time for reflection. We think about what we want to change, what we want to improve and how we want the year ahead to look. For Australians living overseas, that reflection often includes finances. You may be
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A Practical Guide to US Taxes for Australians Living in the United States For Australians living and working in the United States, the US tax system can feel needlessly complex. The challenge lies not only in meeting stricter compliance obligations but also in understanding when US tax rules apply, what you must report, and how
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