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While we all hope for good health, the reality is that some of us may struggle at times with sickness or injury. And that may affect your family’s financial wel…
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Planning for what happens when you pass away or become incapacitated is an important way of protecting those you care about, saving them from dealing with a fin…
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Some investors find it satisfying to take a do-it-yourself approach to retirement savings – taking on the responsibility for the growth of their retirement savi…
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During Covid I was pretty much the only person who predicted a property boom for the Australian Market. This wasn’t a wild guess, but based on the fact that Au…
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When we began our services in Singapore in 1995, we specialised in Foreign based Australian Property investors, then grew into Australian Expatriate Tax Plannin…
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Despite the Australian economy and government finances being amongst the best in the world, the Australian dollar has been a under performer in recent times, la…
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We recently announced that SMATS Group is the proud owner of the iconic Australian Property Investor Magazine.
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In the last 2 years we have seen a dramatic lift in the official interest rates in Australia. Where most have been critical of this and called it a dramatic ri…
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For many of our clients living out of Australia, the proposed changes to the Australian tax residency tests has been a concern since it was first announced back…
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In May we delivered our 20th annual presentation reviewing the Australian Federal Budget. Not sure I know of anyone else that has done this.
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With the recent surge of property prices across Australia, home ownership has become a hotly debated issue. Price increases benefit the 70% of Australians that…
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I have long been on record for believing the AUD range is between 70-75c against the USD and the past few months has seen it push both edges as the AUD dipped s…
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Join Steve Douglas as he discusses:
- Global financial markets, issues & influence on our daily lives;
- Australian property markets, driving factors and has it peaked?
- International markets review & forecast;
- Australian Dollar review & prediction;
- Interest rates…
Join Steve Douglas, Executive Chair and Julie Kelley, Sales & Marketing Manager as they answer your burning questions during the 'Australian Residency and Tax Changes & Implications To Expats' webinar.
You can also book a FREE 20 minute tax consult by emailing smats@smat…
Hidden away in the back of the Australian Budget and unmentioned in the Treasurers speech, was a simple statement confirming that:
“The Government will replace the individual tax residency rules with a new framework that is easy to understand, provides certainty and reduces compl…
We trust this seminar gives you a clearer understanding of the Australian Budget Announcements including:
• How Covid19 has impacted the Australian Government’s federal finances
• Measures the Government intends to undertake to reinvigorate the Australian economy
• Latest taxatio…
Australian property prices look to be on a rocketing path, with first home buyers, low-interest rates and FOMO (fear of missing out) fueling the demand for the start of 2021.
However, with stimulus packages coming to an end, and international borders remaining closed, can this ex…
For anyone considering Australia as a future place of residence planning your taxation affairs is a critical element of the migration process.
The Australian taxation system is extremely complex and taxes residents worldwide income.
Thankfully, legal and sensible tax …
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