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I know there are a lot of Aussies on here, and this is largely directed to you guys.
Im planning on moving back to Australia in the coming months and I'm trying to find out how to get my money back without it being taxed. Ive tried to do my research but I'm still unsure if Im subject to it being taxed on this if Ive lived in Dubai for 5 years.
Can I just send it all in 1 lump sum and no dramas or do I need to be more creative? Can anyone give me some advice on this?
Im planning on moving back to Australia in the coming months and I'm trying to find out how to get my money back without it being taxed. Ive tried to do my research but I'm still unsure if Im subject to it being taxed on this if Ive lived in Dubai for 5 years.
Can I just send it all in 1 lump sum and no dramas or do I need to be more creative? Can anyone give me some advice on this?
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If you are a non-resident of Australia for "tax purposes" there is no tax payable in Australia.
5 years away and if you don't own a house in Australia, you would be classified as a non-resident.
https://www.ato.gov.au/law/view/docu...99991231235958
5 years away and if you don't own a house in Australia, you would be classified as a non-resident.
https://www.ato.gov.au/law/view/docu...99991231235958
What professional advice did you get before you left? Hopefully you:
1. Handed back your Medicare card?
2. Removed yourself from electoral Roll (and have not voted since), and
After you left for that FY file a 'Final Tax return'? These are the things necessary to be a 'non-resident for tax purposes'.
If so you have no issues. If you didn't and used your Medicare card since then you are partially liable at least-same with voting. They are privileges reserved for taxpayers. If you had income from property in Aus, you need to have filed a return-or may be subject to a fine. Having said that it is possible to file a number of years of returns at once (I did 7) through an accountant (I used SMATS and was impressed with their knowledge/service). Also you may be eligible for tax credits on return if you did have an investment property/ties-basically negative gearing against future income in Aus.
1. Handed back your Medicare card?
2. Removed yourself from electoral Roll (and have not voted since), and
After you left for that FY file a 'Final Tax return'? These are the things necessary to be a 'non-resident for tax purposes'.
If so you have no issues. If you didn't and used your Medicare card since then you are partially liable at least-same with voting. They are privileges reserved for taxpayers. If you had income from property in Aus, you need to have filed a return-or may be subject to a fine. Having said that it is possible to file a number of years of returns at once (I did 7) through an accountant (I used SMATS and was impressed with their knowledge/service). Also you may be eligible for tax credits on return if you did have an investment property/ties-basically negative gearing against future income in Aus.
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Rubbish!!!!!
read my link, I was a non resident for around 8-9 years and did not do your 1 or 2 points.
It has jack to do with Medicare (a citizenship issue not a resident one) or if you vote or not being a citizen.
It is solely if you are a "resident for tax purposes" if you pay tax or not.
Rubbish!!!!!
read my link, I was a non resident for around 8-9 years and did not do your 1 or 2 points.
It has jack to do with Medicare (a citizenship issue not a resident one) or if you vote or not being a citizen.
It is solely if you are a "resident for tax purposes" if you pay tax or not.
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2 examples from Australian Tax Office.
neither Medicare or voting a factor.
32. A person who had just completed tertiary studies decided to leave Australia for an unspecified period of time to work in one overseas country to gain work experience. Before leaving she closed all bank accounts except for a 5-year interest bearing deposit. She had no established home in Australia and no spouse or children in Australia. While she was forced to return to Australia within 18 months due to an illness, she was considered to be a non-resident as it was her original intention to remain outside Australia for an unspecified period of time and she was considered to have a permanent place of abode in the overseas country.
Result: non-resident.
The opposite conclusion would have been reached if she had intended to (and did) spend one year each in 2 countries and then had travelled for a further period of one year, making do in temporary or transitory accommodation in each country as she went. In that case she would not have a permanent place of abode in any of the overseas countries and would continue to be a resident of Australia.
Result: resident during the 3-year overseas stay.
neither Medicare or voting a factor.
32. A person who had just completed tertiary studies decided to leave Australia for an unspecified period of time to work in one overseas country to gain work experience. Before leaving she closed all bank accounts except for a 5-year interest bearing deposit. She had no established home in Australia and no spouse or children in Australia. While she was forced to return to Australia within 18 months due to an illness, she was considered to be a non-resident as it was her original intention to remain outside Australia for an unspecified period of time and she was considered to have a permanent place of abode in the overseas country.
Result: non-resident.
The opposite conclusion would have been reached if she had intended to (and did) spend one year each in 2 countries and then had travelled for a further period of one year, making do in temporary or transitory accommodation in each country as she went. In that case she would not have a permanent place of abode in any of the overseas countries and would continue to be a resident of Australia.
Result: resident during the 3-year overseas stay.
Read what I wrote again: if you didn't hand back your Medicare card then you better not have used it. Note: the points I supplied are the professional advice I received >10 years ago. Rules may have changed-which is why I said get professional advice. I guarantee that the ATO will take a dim view of using Medicare services as a non-resident for tax purposes-which is unrelated to citizenship, and purely a financial instrument.
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Rubbish again. We have reciprocal with many countries as far as medical.
Don't guarantee just supply the link!!
Tax has NOTHING to do with citizenship - Nothing.
Yep just checked my link is from ATO.GOV.AU website, your pro advise cost how much?
Don't guarantee just supply the link!!
Tax has NOTHING to do with citizenship - Nothing.
Yep just checked my link is from ATO.GOV.AU website, your pro advise cost how much?
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If you wish good advise on relocation back to Australia ask here including taxes.
They have several Registered Migration Agents that often comment + others including a person that works for or in the ATO. A RMA is similar to a Lawyer in qualifications but has more respect!
Visas and immigration - Living and Working in Australia Forum With Immigration and Travel Information
They have several Registered Migration Agents that often comment + others including a person that works for or in the ATO. A RMA is similar to a Lawyer in qualifications but has more respect!
Visas and immigration - Living and Working in Australia Forum With Immigration and Travel Information
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Care to Clear up if it is Clear To Land by post of a link? or a retraction is also ok.
But I really want to see your link, or know the company that conned you for your paid advice.
But I really want to see your link, or know the company that conned you for your paid advice.
Not many friends hey band a lot.
Movingonup,
I am with clear to land. There was a good dude in Singas that looked after oz expats. Can't find his details, perhaps Google. All the best with the move.
Movingonup,
I am with clear to land. There was a good dude in Singas that looked after oz expats. Can't find his details, perhaps Google. All the best with the move.
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Stick to the facts about overseas taxation in Australia, or seek professional advice if you don't know. Being a non resident is on a case by case basis. As long as you have a permanent overseas address, only travel to Australia for leisure purposes once or twice a year, don't have wife/kids etc here you will be fine. You can own property, file tax returns, pay tax here on said properties, no issues. It isn't all black and white, the ATO will look at your case individually I am told.
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Geoff at Majenda Majenda ? Australian Tax and Investment Specialists, he regularly visits Dubai
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Some EK ex-crew say they subtely try to interest them to convert to islam by taking them to visit a mosque where a convert comes and talks about their conversion inspiration, is it true?
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If you resign on the same date as your DOH/DOJ do you still get credited your SRC tickets for the year? How long do you have to use SRC tickets once you leave? Have heard you have up to 2 years, but in the manual it says 12 months from date of issue and somebody told me you need to have them issued before you leave, although the dates can be changed later. Been here 10+ years so another Firm SRC would be a bonus.
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If you resign on the same date as your DOH/DOJ do you still get credited your SRC tickets for the year? How long do you have to use SRC tickets once you leave? Have heard you have up to 2 years, but in the manual it says 12 months from date of issue and somebody told me you need to have them issued before you leave, although the dates can be changed later. Been here 10+ years so another Firm SRC would be a bonus.
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Have you actually been to Dubai? The level of Sharia compliance is inversely proportional to the money in your wallet, and you can buy many things over there that you wouldn't get near to in the developed world. It's very un-Islamic. That's not a criticism just an observation, one which could be aimed at all faiths and denominations... just like the high-ranking IS hate-preacher Al-Baghdadi who tried to inspire muslims living in poverty to rise up against the west, whilst at the same time sporting a nice Rolex on his wrist:
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.i...-jihad-1455534
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If you notify your manager of your intention to resign a month sooner than normal you can request flights for your next roster and be guaranteed to get it.This was the email sent to Pursers only. Does this apply to pilots too? Would be nice to have one perfect roster before leaving.
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cantbebothered, thats not true for pilot because I didn't request to fly 80 hours in my last 2 weeks of employment, why would they be nice to you suddenly?