by Chris Garlick | Dec 18, 2025 | Tax Law
Christmas Travel, Tax Residency & the ATO | Australian Residency Risks For most Australians, Christmas travel means family, rest, and a temporary escape from work. For the ATO, it can mean something very different. December and January travel is routinely examined...
by Chris Garlick | Dec 11, 2025 | Tax Law
Every week, I speak with Australians who haven’t lodged a tax return for five, ten, or even fifteen years. Some were living overseas. Others were bouncing in and out of Australia. A few were deep in cryptocurrency trading through companies or offshore platforms. Many...
by Chris Garlick | Nov 13, 2025 | Tax Law
Vanuatu Tax Residency: Why Australians May Still Be Taxable in Australia Vanuatu’s appeal is obvious: no personal income tax, no company tax, no capital gains tax, no wealth or inheritance tax. Apart from a 12.5% VAT on goods and services, the country promotes itself...
by Chris Garlick | Jun 4, 2025 | Tax Law
Determining your international tax residency in Australia is one of the most important steps in managing cross-border income and ATO obligations. Whether you’re an expat, a business owner, or relocating for work, knowing where you are a tax resident under Australian...
by Chris Garlick | May 30, 2025 | Tax Law
Introduction to Taxation Law in Australia Taxation law governs how individuals and businesses are taxed by federal, state, and local governments. It outlines the legal obligations, processes, and rights related to income tax, GST, capital gains tax (CGT),...
