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Australians have rushed to get their hands on annual tax refunds, with a record number submitting returns early in a sign of the income pressures on many househ…
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The Government is touting early tax cuts and said new income support measures were on their way.
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I am pleased to hear that you have opened your heart and wallet to this important cause. It never ceases to amaze me just how powerful Mother Nature is and how…
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The Australian tax system is an all encompassing one. Once you permanently relocate to Australia and become a tax resident then all of your income and capital …
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In the modern era it is becoming increasingly common for people to keep a holiday home in Australia and visit it for extended stays during the year.If you have …
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I am moving back to Australia soon and intend on living in my property before I sell it, how long do I have to live in it so that it becomes tax free?
Under Australian Capital Gains Tax rules, the family home (referred to as the Principal Place of Residence) is free of Capital Gains Tax.It is a common misconce…
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I have recently received a letter from the Australian Tax Office threatening to tax my foreign income. What should I do?
In July 2009 the Rudd Labour Government changed the way foreign incomes were taxablefor Australian Resident taxpayers.Under the old rules, if an Australian work…
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We are getting ready to move down to Australia and I will be transferring some money there shortly. How much tax will I have to pay on that?
Many people wrongly believe that they will be taxed on any money they send to Australia, but this is not the case.You can freely send money to and from Australi…
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I have recently been granted a Permanent Resident Visa for Australia and will be going down to activate it shortly. Will this mean I have to start paying tax in Australia?
Australia does have strong international tax rules that require anyone living in Australia to declare and pay tax on their worldwide income and capital gains. U…
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