Do You Owe Tax on Money You Transfer to Australia?
Many expats transfer large sums of money to Australia when they move. Is that money going to be taxed after it’s transferred? What about customs?
Read MoreMany expats transfer large sums of money to Australia when they move. Is that money going to be taxed after it’s transferred? What about customs?
Read MoreAs a US expat living abroad, your taxes just got more complicated. Not filing your taxes correctly can result in some very large fines. Here’s what you need to know.
Read MoreYour employer automatically deducts for medicare from your taxable income, even if you’re NOT eligible for medicare in Australia. Get this money back!
Read MoreSMG readers wrote in with their questions about filing a tax return in Australia as an expat. Questions range from transferring money to tax deductions.
Read MoreWhat you need to know before you start transferring money to Australia plus recommended forex brokers and transfer services that we use personally.
Read MoreAre you a resident in Australia for tax purposes? Tax tables, how to file your taxes online, and a list of due dates you need to know.
Read MoreTransferring money to Australia is one of the biggest issues you’ll have as an expat. Here are five mistakes to avoid when transferring foreign currency to Australia.
Read MoreMoving to Australia is expensive, but the cost doesn’t end when you arrive. Here’s where to shop on a budget to furnish your first apartment.
Read MoreAll US expats living abroad need to know what FBAR is, what the financial thresholds for filing an FBAR are, and if they need to file one every year.
Read MoreYou’ll soon find out a major benefit to working in Sydney is your Australian Superannuation. This posts explains what a superannuation is, how to choose a superannuation fund and how it affects your visa.
Read MoreYes, you can open your bank account and have money transferred to that account, months before you move. You don’t even need to have your visa approved yet.
Read MoreThis offer is for Sydney Moving Guide readers only. When moving to Australia, that first money transfer is usually the largest. Please take advantage of this exclusive offer and ask about locking in your rate of exchange.
Read MoreEveryone moving to Australia needs to get a Tax File Number (TFN). There are three conditions you must meet to apply for your TFN online.
Read MoreWhen filing your US tax return, you’ll need to know if your Australian superannuation is an employee benefit trust or a foreign grantor trust. Not sure what either of those are? Find out here.
Read MoreWhat is FATCA and how it affects your tax return. This post covers Filing Thresholds Values, Physical Presence Test, and Bona Fide Residence Test.
Read MoreYou can open your bank account in Australia from overseas, up to 12 months before you move. Here’s what you need to know plus a special offer for SMG readers ONLY.
Read MoreYou’re going to love Australia’s Superannuation. For one, it’s a 9.5% employer compulsory contribution. And you can cash it out when you move back home.
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