This is a really common question, as many ex-UK, now Australian residents still need to complete UK tax returns. A case where this would be necessary is if they still hold UK rental property. The good, although rather odd news, is that yes you can claim the thresholds in both the UK and Australia. The… Read More Can I claim the UK tax free threshold if I am living in Australia?
Special tax rules apply for those who enter Australia on a temporary visa, an example of which would be the 457 visa. It is good news, to encourage you to come! Whilst you are a temporary resident for tax purposes you only need to declare and pay tax on Australian derived income. This means, for… Read More Are you in Australia on a temporary visa?
I am thrilled to let you all know that I have just been announced as a semi-finalist in the Female Excellence in Advice Award 2012. The Female Excellence in Advice Award program is a joint initiative of the Association of Financial Advisers, TAL and Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM). The Award was established to identify… Read More Good News!
Each month, I send out a newsletter to my mailing list, with updates, advice and information. If you would like to receive these in your inbox, then sign up over here. Dear All, So, my dreams of cavorting around the countryside in a homemade aircraft have come to fruition of late. Last week, with the… Read More September Reflect: The WAF Factor
Were you a little disappointed with your tax refund this year? If this is the case, then you are probably experiencing the wonder of the flood levy. Applying only to income earned in the 2011/12 year (at least that is the current plan) the levy adds between 0.5% and 1% to your normal tax rate, which… Read More Why is my 2012 Tax Refund Smaller than Normal?
Well, as you can imagine, with most businesses’ earnings down and the likelihood of anyone having to pay capital gains tax diminishing into the future as taxpayers carry forward their losses, the ATO are struggling for funds. So, to solve this problem, there have been a few subtle (and some not so subtle) changes that… Read More Tax Agent’s Game
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