Your Ultimate Guide to Departing Australia: Tax, Residency, and Superannuation
Comprehensive advice for individuals leaving Australia—everything you need to know about managing taxes, residency, and superannuation.
Why Understanding Tax and Residency Rules Is Critical When Departing Australia
- Leaving Australia for an extended period or permanently? Whether it's for work or personal reasons, there are significant tax and legal implications to consider. This guide will help you navigate residency status, manage tax obligations, and protect your superannuation, ensuring a smooth transition out of the country.
Essential Guide to Departing Australia: Key Topics and Insights
Resides Test
Learn how your living arrangements and social ties affect your Australian tax residency.
Domicile Test
Understand how your permanent home impacts your residency status.
183-Day Test: If you spend more than 183 days in Australia, find out how it could impact your tax obligations.
Superannuation Test
Discover how your superannuation membership affects your residency.
When Is a Tax Return Required?
Find out when you must file an Australian tax return, even after you’ve left the country.
Filing Early
Learn about filing your tax return before the financial year ends if you’re leaving Australia.
Foreign Residents’ Tax Obligations
What income is taxable after you become a foreign resident?
CGT Events on Leaving Australia
Understand when a CGT event occurs and how to manage it.
Main Residence Exemption
Find out if your home is exempt from capital gains tax when sold after leaving Australia.
Resides Test
Learn how your living arrangements and social ties affect your Australian tax residency.
Domicile Test
Understand how your permanent home impacts your residency status.
183-Day Test
If you spend more than 183 days in Australia, find out how it could impact your tax obligations.
Superannuation Test
Discover how your superannuation membership affects your residency.
When Is a Tax Return Required?
Find out when you must file an Australian tax return, even after you’ve left the country.
Filing Early
Learn about filing your tax return before the financial year ends if you’re leaving Australia.
Foreign Residents’ Tax Obligations
What income is taxable after you become a foreign resident?
CGT Events on Leaving Australia
Understand when a CGT event occurs and how to manage it.
Main Residence Exemption
Find out if your home is exempt from capital gains tax when sold after leaving Australia.
Accessing Your Superannuation
Discover the conditions under which you can access your superannuation when leaving Australia.
Concessional Contributions
Learn about concessional contributions and how they’re taxed.
Bilateral Social Security Agreements
Understand how bilateral agreements with other countries affect your superannuation.
Eligibility for Foreign Tax Offsets
Learn how to avoid double taxation when earning income overseas.
Foreign Tax Offset Limits
Understand the limits on how much of your foreign tax you can offset against Australian taxes.
Employer Contributions After Departure
Find out if you’re still eligible for super contributions from your Australian employer while living abroad.
Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs)
Learn about managing SMSFs when moving overseas.
Avoiding Double Taxation
Learn how DTAs ensure you aren’t taxed twice when living abroad.
Countries with DTAs
Find out which countries have DTAs with Australia and how they benefit you.
Vacant Property Levy
Understand the obligations for foreign owners of Australian property.
Managing Your Property Investment
Explore strategies for managing rental income and property taxes as a foreign resident.
Living Away from Home Allowance (LAFHA)
Find out how LAFHA can reduce your tax burden when working abroad.
Relocation Benefits
Learn which relocation expenses can be tax-advantaged when moving overseas.
Need Personalized Advice? Speak to Our Experts
Our team at Andersen Australia specializes in helping individuals manage their tax, residency, and superannuation obligations when leaving Australia. Let us help you navigate these complex issues to ensure a smooth transition.
Why Choose Andersen Australia?
Andersen Australia has over 20 years of experience providing expert tax and financial advice to expatriates and international clients. With offices in Melbourne and Sydney and a global network of partners, we ensure that your tax strategy is aligned both locally and internationally.
Extensive experience in tax and global mobility.
A network of tax professionals in over 100 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Foreign residents are only taxed on Australian-sourced income, but this can vary depending on your circumstances.
Yes, but your eligibility depends on your residency status and employment type.
You can rent out your property, but you may be subject to the Vacant Property Levy and must report rental income.
