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How An Australian Expat Appoints a Tax Agent for a Return Extension

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.

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Understanding Taxation When Moving Back to Australia

Understanding Taxation When Moving Back to Australia – For numerous Australian expats, coming back home, be it for a short stint or permanently, is a major decision. Your financial strategies should be versatile enough to adapt to lifestyle shifts, including becoming a tax resident in Australia.   Tax Planning: Boosting Your Finances   Switching countries necessitates …

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Australian Expats: Think Twice Before Renovating Your Property

Why Australian Expats Should Think Twice Before Renovating Their Property Back Home – For many Australian expats living abroad, the idea of renovating their property back home can seem like a solid investment. Whether the property is an asset they left behind, a recent purchase, or even an inheritance, it’s tempting to improve its value and …

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Negative Gearing for Australian Expats Living Overseas

Negative Gearing for Australian Expats Living Overseas: A Comprehensive Overview – Australia’s unique taxation structure provides numerous advantages to property investors, particularly through negative gearing. Negative gearing occurs when the cost of owning a property (interest on the loan, maintenance, property management fees, and other related expenses) exceeds the rental income it generates. This “loss” can …

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Do Australian Expats Living Overseas Need to Lodge a Tax Return?

Do Australian Expats Living Overseas Need to Lodge a Tax Return? – Navigating the complex maze of tax obligations can be daunting, especially when you’re an Australian expat living overseas. The question that frequently arises is: “Do I need to lodge a tax return with the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) while I live abroad?” The answer …

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Australian Expat Note – ATO Finalises Tax Residency Ruling

Australian Expat Note – ATO Finalises Tax Residency Ruling – The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have released much anticipated guidance on the current tax residency rules with Taxation Ruling TR 2023/1 (the Ruling) which finalises the draft released late last year TR 2022/D2. The Ruling replaces longstanding ATO tax residency guidance for Australian expats in …

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What is Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax?

What is Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax? – If you are a selling real estate located in Australia, and you are a foreign resident for Australian tax purposes (non-resident), the purchaser will generally be required to withhold 12.5% of the purchase price and send to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). This is called ‘Foreign …

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ATO releases draft ruling TR 2022/D2 on tax residency principles

ATO releases draft ruling TR 2022/D2 on tax residency principles – The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have released much anticipated guidance on the current residency rules with Draft Taxation Ruling TR 2002/D2 (Draft Ruling) The Draft Ruling replaces longstanding ATO guidance in IT 2650 and TR 98/17, essentially combining the content along with some recent …

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