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The 2026 CGT Reforms – How Australian Expats Are Taxed on Australian Property

Australia's 2026 CGT reforms have fundamentally changed how Australian expats are taxed on Australian property. Learn how the new rules affect investment properties, former homes, foreign residents and returning Australians.

Worldwide Advisory

Jul 285 min read

Working Remotely Overseas? Here's How Australian Tax Residency Is Generally Determined.

Working remotely overseas doesn't automatically mean you cease Australian tax residency. Learn how Australian tax residency is generally determined and the issues to consider before relocating.

Worldwide Advisory

Jul 124 min read

Can Australian Expats Still Claim the Main Residence Capital Gains Tax Exemption?

For many Australians living overseas, their former family home remains their largest Australian asset. It's common to assume that because the property was once your home, any future sale will automatically be exempt from Australian Capital Gains Tax (CGT). Unfortunately, that assumption can be costly. Australian tax law has changed significantly in recent years, and whether you qualify for the main residence exemption now depends on more than simply having lived in the proper

Tax

Worldwide Advisory

Jul 35 min read

Inheritance and Australian Tax: What Actually Happens (Cross-Border Edition)

Australia doesn’t have inheritance tax — but once you introduce overseas estates or non-resident beneficiaries, the tax outcome can change significantly. The key issue isn’t the inheritance itself. It’s who is taxed, when, and under what structure. 1. Receiving an Inheritance from Overseas (As an Australian Tax Resident) Starting point: - The inheritance itself is not taxable in Australia - No gift or estate duty applies The critical issue: who pays the tax? If this were an A

Worldwide Advisory

Mar 252 min read

Moving Abroad? SMSF Residency Rules for Non-Residents

Is your SMSF at risk while you're living abroad? Learn the critical rules regarding Central Management and Control, the 2-year temporary absence rule, and the Active Member test. We break down the tax implications of non-residency and provide strategic solutions like Enduring Powers of Attorney to keep your fund compliant.

Worldwide Advisory

Jan 163 min read

The ATO and your Crypto

The popularity of investing in cryptocurrencies has taken off over the last few years and whether you dabble in a little Bitcoin on the side or you’re a serious investor doing day trading of leveraged perpetual positions, there are likely tax consequences. The question is, do you know what those tax implications are? At the most simplistic level, as soon as you exchange Australian dollars (fiat currency) for a cryptocurrency (eg Bitcoin, Solana, Ripple) you are ‘purchasing

Worldwide Advisory

Nov 17, 20254 min read

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