The Aussie Expat
Still the luckiest person on earth?
A lot has changed since Steve Douglas published the 1st edition of his book “The Aussie Expat – The Luckiest Person on Earth” in 2004.
This essential guide shows expats how to maximise their unique taxation and financial opportunities whilst abroad and create a tax-free return to Australian for years after arrival.
Watch this video as Steve Douglas reviews:
- Income and capital gains taxes
- Family home tax concessions
- Superannuation changes
- Proposed changes to the Australian Residency Rules
- Key tax planning strategies for expats before and now
- When is the best time for expats to buy and sell property
- Essential repatriation tax planning considerations
- Key tax considerations for USA based Aussie Expats
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Property Tax Firm of the Year Australia - Finance_Monthly Awards 2015-2019
Most Outstanding for Expat Australian Tax Planning - AI Global Excellence Awards 2015-2021
Best in Property Tax Australia - AI Accounting, Audit & Tax Awards 2015-2020
Best for Expat Australian Tax Planning - AI Accounting, Audit & Tax Awards 2015-2021
UAE Business Awards – Best Australian Expatriate Property Tax Firm 2018-2019
If you are an Aussie Expat then this book is a must.
At last, one concise and informative reference for all the answers you have been looking for.
It is the essential guide that will assist you with the Australian tax issues that you may face as an expatriate. It will explain what you need to know when you leave Australia, the period while you are away and what to do when you return.
Discover all the unique advantages available to you and how to maximise your time as an Expat to return to Australia and live financially sound for the rest of your Australian life.
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Ravin is a fountain of knowledge around personal tax, providing me with detailed insights and guidance to help me understand and manage the complexities of being an expat in Asia.
Ken, Singapore
So lucky Shameel is on our team, we would be lost without her in this growth phase of the business.
G. Pritchard, Australian Company Director
Steve provided practical advice, solutions and options for my return to Australia after 15 years overseas - Thank you!
J Ryrie, Singapore
He has always been approachable, knowledgeable and has taken the time to explain complex issues and pragmatic solutions. In short, he has provided a first-rate service.
Anthony, London
Tax Filing meetings with Ravin are never boring because he is always kind, cheerful and ever willing to share his wealth of knowledge.
Jacqueline, Singapore
Honest, reliable and strong accounting and taxation advice. I could not recommend anyone better than Steve Douglas.
S. Brandt, Singapore
Eloisa has prepared and submitted Australia Income Tax Returns for my daughter for the last 10 years. In addition to being competent at her job, she is always friendly, helpful, responsible and successfully finishes the jobs well before the deadline.
T.Choo, Singapore
I’ve never met someone more committed and professional than Steve Douglas for taxation advice.
S. Brandt, Singapore
I honestly can’t recommend Simon enough. All our interactions to date have been on point, he takes the time to explain the details and he’s just a great bloke :).
J. Suresh, Sydney
Thank you so very much for your time and sound advice. You have no idea how reassured we felt after speaking with you - it was like we just knew the steps and felt so much more positive and directed.
Monica & David, Singapore
Grateful to Steve for helping me resolve my tax issues. Steve’s knowledge, professionalism and empathy is both reassuring at the tax level and comforting at the personal level.
Daniel, Singapore
A massive Thank you for all the guidance you have provided and patience you have displayed in order to get our 10 year backlog of tax returns completely up to date. We would have been absolutely lost without you.
Lindsay, UK
Thanks for your speedy response and amazing service – I’m a HUGE fan of SMATS!
Lee, Singapore
Nura is very approachable and knowledgeable in her work. Very responsible dealing with my tax and when offering taxation guidance. First rate service!
J. Teo, Singapore
What a great outcome – you guys are the best. I recommend SMATS and after all these years would like to stay with a company that has been very good to me and my friends.
Lee, Singapore
Thanks so much for all the help and work done so far. I will come to ATS for my affairs going forward, the service has been fantastic.
Brad, Singapore
Thank you for all your work and your teams work to pull everything together for me. Very clear and gave me an understanding of our financial position that I didn’t have before.
Michele, Singapore
All the time, effort and advice you have given us (and taking oh so many calls over the years) is a testament to you. I know we couldn’t have done it without you!
Michele, Singapore
I think it is rare these days to have a very long term relationship where I can see that you have looked out for us, watched over us and given us great advice and most importantly, cared about us as not just "clients".
Michele, Singapore
Everyone I worked with on this purchase was fantastic. Ravin as usual gave me great advice and support.
Mark
With only three weeks before repatriating to Australia, I contacted Ravin who was able to quick action tax advise based on my specific circumstances.
B. Rawson, Singapore
Ravin made me more aware of the Australian tax environment. Thank you for your patient advice and redesigning my investments to maximise returns.
B. Rawson, Singapore