Money

Are you wondering what your cost of living in Sydney will be? Here is a Guide to Rents in Sydney by Neighborhood that will help with your monthly budget.

How expensive it is to living in Sydney? To help you estimate your cost of living in Sydney, here is a breakdown of daily and monthly expenses.

Part of moving to Australia is opening your bank accounts. Here are the top five Australian banks that allow you to do open an account before arriving in Australia.

Open your Westpac Bank account before you arrive in Sydney will be one of the easiest parts of your relocation. You don't even need an approved visa! It will take you no more than three minutes.

As a US expat, 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 plus I clear up several misconceptions.

All US expats living abroad need to know what an FBAR is and if they are required to file one. Chances are, if you have any financial accounts overseas like a bank account, you will have to file an FBAR depending on the maximum value of your accounts during the year. Here's what you need to know.

What is FATCA and how does it affect taxes of US expats living in Australia. This post covers Form 8938 Filing Thresholds Values, the Physical Presence Test, How to Figure the 12-month Period for the Physical Presence Test and the Bona Fide Residence Test.

If you do not qualify for Medicare in Australia, and are a taxpayer, you can claim a Medicare Levy Exemption at the end of the year and get any tax you paid back. The percentage of tax back ranges from 1% to 2% of your income tax. Here's how to get that tax back.

Here's what you need to know about filing a tax return in Australia plus Australian income tax tables and how to file your taxes online. I also list all the due dates you need to know.

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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 money you bring with you on the plane to Australia?

How to report your Australian Superannuation when you file your US tax return is very confusing. Here are the basics to what you need to know.

Getting an Australian Tax File Number (TFN) is something that everyone moving to Australia needs to do. If you are moving to Australia, and plan on working, you will need a TFN. If you don't have a TFN, you cannot file a tax return. Here's how to get your TFN without having a permanent address in Sydney.

SMG readers wrote in with their questions about paying tax in Australia as an expat. Questions range from transferring money to tax deductions and more. Answers provided by H&R Block Australia.

What every expat needs to know when transferring money internationally.Be sure to check out my post on how to open your Australian bank account...

The team at Nationwide Super provided Sydney Moving Guide the content for this post.So, you’re moving to Sydney, and you’ve heard about Australian Superannuation....

Common UK Expatriate Tax questions and answers for UK expats living in Australia. Dates to remember, residence rules, claiming UK state pension and more.

One of the biggest issues you will have as an expat is getting your money sorted.The last thing you want is to erode...

Transferring money internationally is a common problem for expats as many still have bills back home that they need to stay on top of.When...

Not only do you need to budget for the cost of shipping your household to Australia but you also need to think about how...

Are you thinking of buying a car when you arrive in Sydney? Here's what you need to know about financing a car in Australia.

The cost of living in Sydney is a shocker to almost everyone moving to Australia, even for those moving from cities more expensive like...

Doesn’t matter if you decide to ship your household to Australia or arrive with just a suitcase, after finding your first apartment in Sydney...

Are you moving to Sydney on a shoestring budget?If so, then today's Mailbox Monday post is for you. It's all about finding cheap...

Australia's Superannuation is a Hybrid Retirement Fund Similar to Both Social Security and a 401K.A minimum of 9.5% of your salary will be contributed...