Snowbound

Thank you so much for replying. This is so helpful.

Hi all. Hubby and I have decided (after a lot of thought) to return to the UK, at least for now. My Dad has recently passed away and Mum is now alone. We plan to go July/August (have already sold our house). We are citizens and would like to remain so should we ever like to return . My question is regarding tax… if we do not earn any income in Australia beyond 30th June and complete our tax return and advise the ATO that we are leaving…. Would we then need to complete an Australian tax return for the following year declaring UK income. Or…. If we continued working for another month (July) and had to complete a tax return from the UK next year… would we be taxed on our UK income too? Any advice gratefully received. Thank you.

Thanks for all your replies. I put this to bed for a while as it was hurting my head! . BUT I do need to get this sorted. I’ve been wondering….. we are considering returning to the UK for a while to spend time with my ageing Mum. Does anyone know, Is it possible/ethical to claim my lump sum and then monthly payments once there, paid into my existing UK account? thanks again. @Andrew from Vista Financial

Thanks so much for your reply. We do have UK accounts still so am happy for it to be paid there. Thanks for your advice, I will call them back and try again!!

Hi all. I have a small private pension in the UK. Have just reached the age of 55 and thought I could claim the benefits as advised be Pension Wise UK. Have just tried and have been advised by my pension company that as I live overseas, my only option is to take the whole lot and pay huge tax (as opposed to tax free lump sum and monthly payments) My husband has been advised the same by his pension provider too. My question is: Has anyone managed to successfully claim the 25% tax free lump sum and monthly payments please? Thanks.

Hi all. Does anyone know if you pay increased stamp duty on a property in NSW if you also own property in the UK?? (Have left message for a conveyancer to call me but only have until midday to offer on property). Cheers.