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Fixed interest rates keep creeping up

Fixed interest rates keep creeping up

For anyone having borrowed money for Australian property over the past few years, these have been very happy times with interest rates at record lows

Tax residency changes still uncertain

Tax residency changes still uncertain

In last years Federal Budget, there was a small statement saying that Tax Residency would be changed, with the potential of someone visiting Australia for just …

Budget 2022 and early election

Budget 2022 and early election

This years Australian Federal Budget has once again been moved from its usual time of May and this year will be presented on the 28th March

Russia invades Ukraine

Russia invades Ukraine

A big part of me hears the echo’s of Hitler making his move on Austria and Czechoslovakia in 1938 which ominously turned into World War II

Expat CGT residence deadline looms

Expat CGT residence deadline looms

The changes to Capital Gains Tax for Australian expats were passed through parliament last year, removing the tax-free allowance if an expat sells their former …

AUD bottoms out?

AUD bottoms out?

In the last newsletter we suggested that it would be “an opportune time” to convert funds into Australian dollars as the AUD dipped below USD60c.

Lending rates at all time lows

Lending rates at all time lows

The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the official interest rate unchanged at 0.25% since it reduced it last on the 20th March 2020.

Year-end tax planning tips

Year-end tax planning tips

Sadly for many businesses around the world, the issue of tax planning will not be high on the list as survival took centre stage due to COVID-19 in this financi…

Tax returns due now

Tax returns due now

If you have been putting of the task of completing your June 2019 income tax return, then you need to jump quickly to action.

Property management promotion

Property management promotion

COVID-19 has proven to be a very testing time for property investors with increased risk of tenant hardship in paying their rental.

Australian Federal Budget postponed

Australian Federal Budget postponed

For the second year in a row we have had disruption to the Australian Federal Budget.

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Welcome to the New World! - 15th Annual Market Update Webinar

Join Steve Douglas as he discusses:

  • Global financial markets, issues & influence on our daily lives;
  • Australian property markets, driving factors and has it peaked?
  • International markets review & forecast;
  • Australian Dollar review & prediction;
  • Interest rates…

Australian Residency Tax Changes Q&A - May 2021

Join Steve Douglas, Executive Chair and Julie Kelley, Sales & Marketing Manager as they answer your burning questions during the 'Australian Residency and Tax Changes & Implications To Expats' webinar.

You can also book a FREE 20 minute tax consult by emailing smats@smat…

Australian Residency Tax Changes and Implications for Aussie Expats

Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:

“The Government will replace the individual tax residency rules with a new framework that is easy to understand, provides certainty and reduces compl…

16th Annual Australian Budget 2021 Review

We trust this seminar gives you a clearer understanding of the Australian Budget Announcements including:

• How Covid19 has impacted the Australian Government’s federal finances
• Measures the Government intends to undertake to reinvigorate the Australian economy
• Latest taxatio…

Will the Australian Property Market Crash?

Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.

However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…

Australian Migration Tax Planning

For anyone considering Australia as a future place of residence planning your taxation affairs is a critical element of the migration process. 

The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income. 

Thankfully, legal and sensible tax …

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