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Completing your tax return Once you have determined your residency status, you will be in a position to give a correct answer to the question asked on page one of the TaxPack return form, namely 'Are you an Australian resident?'.Where your status has changed during the year of income from resident to non-resident, you still need to answer 'yes' to this question as you would have been an Australian resident for part of the year. This ensures you are taxed at resident rates for the tax year. Your non-residency for part of the year is taken into account by a reduction in your tax-free threshold. You are entitled to a pro-rata tax-free threshold for the number of months you are an Australian resident.
Investment FAQ Non-resident aliens can hold investments in the United States quite easily. A "non-resident alien" (NRA) is the U.S. government's name for a citizen of a country other than the U.S. who also lives outside the U.S. The only thing non-resident aliens have to be concerned about if they have U.S. investments is taxation.
Effect of being a non-resident? - pay tax on all salary and wage income earned in Australia. The non-resident tax rates are different from resident tax rates.
- have 10% of any interest earned from your Australian bank accounts withheld for tax. This interest is not included as assessable income. You need to advise the Australian financial institution of your overseas address so that this tax can be withheld otherwise tax will be withheld at the higher rate of 46.5%
Capital Gains Tax Under Australia's domestic taxation laws, and in particular the relevant CGT provisions, the gain on the sale of Australian real property is subject to Australian income tax. Under Australia's double tax agreements ('DTAs'), Australia generally reserves the right to tax a gain on the sale of Australian real property - refer to the Alienation of Property Article (Article 13) of most DTAs. Therefore, where a non-resident makes a gain on the sale of Australian real property, the non-resident will be subject to Australian income tax on that gain
Non-Resident Tax Issues For Australian income tax purposes, a non-resident is generally only assessable on income arising from sources in Australia. Gains arising from the sale of an interest in Australian real property is regarded as having a source in Australia. In addition, gains arising from the sale of interests in a company or trust that has assets being Australian real property interests is also regarded as having a source in Australia where those real property interests represent more than 50% of the market value of the underlying assets ('land rich' entities).
The CGT Reforms will also result in assessable Australian capital gains arising on the sale of non-resident entities being taxable in Australia where those entities (on a trace through basis) are land rich in Australia. Existing interests will transition into the Australian tax net with a cost base equal to market value on 10 May 2005. The following rates for 2009-10 apply from 1 July 2009. |
Residents | Taxable income | Tax on this income | | $1 – $6,000 | Nil | | $6,001 – $35,000 | 15c for each $1 over $6,000 | | $35,001 – $80,000 | $4,350 plus 30c for each $1 over $35,000 | | $80,001 – $180,000 | $17,850 plus 38c for each $1 over $80,000 | | $180,001 and over | $55,850 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000 | Non-Residents | Taxable income | Tax on this income | | $0 – $35,000 | 29c for each $1 | | $35,001 – $80,000 | $10,150 plus 30c for each $1 over $35,000 | | $80,001 – $180,000 | $23,650 plus 38c for each $1 over $80,000 | | $180,001 and over | $61,650 plus 45c for each $1 over $180,000 | Repaying HECS From 1 July 2009, repayment income will be calculated using the following amounts from your income tax return: taxable income reportable fringe benefits (as reported on the payment summary) total net investment loss (which includes net rental losses) reportable super contributions, and any exempt foreign employment income amounts. Repayment rates for the 2009–10 income yearRepayment income 2009–10 | Repayment rate (% of repayment income) | | Below $43,151 | Nil | | $43,151–$48,066 | 4.0% | | $48,067–$52,980 | 4.5% | | $52,981–$55,764 | 5.0% | | $55,765–$59,943 | 5.5% | | $59,944–$64,919 | 6.0% | | $64,920–$68,336 | 6.5% | | $68,337–$75,203 | 7.0% | | $75,204–$80,136 | 7.5% | | $80,137 and above | 8.0% |
Financial Supplement debt 2009-10 | Repayment income thresholds 2009–10 | Repayment rate (% of repayment income) | | Below $43,151 | Nil | | $43,151–$52,980 | 2% | | $52,981–$75,203 | 3% | | $75,204 and above | 4% |
For HECS & SFSS no repayment You will not have to make a compulsory repayment if you have a spouse or dependants and if, due to low family income, you either: are entitled to a reduction of the Medicare levy do not have to pay the Medicare levy. Medicare Levy ThresholdIndividual income thresholds | Tax Payer | Lower threshold | Upper threshold | | | If you are eligible for the senior Australians tax offset | $29,867 | $35,137 | | | If you are eligible for the pensioner tax offset | $27,697* | $32,584* | | | All other taxpayers- Single | $18,488* | $21,750* | | The taxpayer’s Medicare levy is reduced if their family taxable income is equal to or less than the following limits.1. Family income - if the taxpayer is eligible for the Senior Australians tax offset | Basic family taxable income | $51,176 | | Increment per dependent child | $3,370 | 2. Family income - for all other taxpayers | Basic family taxable income | $36,701 | | Increment per dependent child | $3,370 | | | | Medicare Levy – 2009-10 income year | | Taxpayer | Taxable income $ | Medicare Levy Payable $ | | Senior Australian 2 | 0 – 29,867 29,868 – 35,137 35,138 + | Nil 10% of excess over 29,867 1.5% of entire amount | | | | | | | For the 2008/09 taxation year the Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) threshold for singles was $70,000 and for couples and families, the threshold was $140,000.For the 2009/10 taxation year the MLS threshold for singles is $73,000 and for couples and families, the threshold is $146,000.The Medicare Levy Surcharge (MLS) is levied on Australian taxpayers who do not have private hospital cover and who earn above a certain income. The surcharge aims to encourage individuals to take out private hospital cover, and where possible, to use the private system to reduce the demand on the public system. The surcharge is calculated at the rate of 1% of taxable income.Value of goods taken from stock for private use for the 2009-10 income yearSupply meals to clients in an in-house dining facilityIN accordance with section 32-70 of the ITAA 1997, the entity includes $30 for each meal in its assessable income | TYPE OF BUSINESS | AMOUNT (EXCLUDING GST) FOR ADULT/CHILD OVER 16 YEARS $ | AMOUNT (EXCLUDING GST) FOR CHILD 4-16 YEARS $ | | Bakery | 1,130 | 565 | | Butcher | 760 | 380 | | Restaurant/cafe (licensed) | 3,860 | 1,540 | | Restaurant/cafe (unlicensed) | 3,080 | 1,540 | | Caterer | 3,330 | 1,665 | | Delicatessen | 3,080 | 1,540 | | Fruiter/greengrocer | 810 | 405 | | Takeaway food shop | 2,920 | 1,460 | | Mixed business (includes milk bar, general store and convenience store) | 3,680 | 1,840 | | | |
Meal allowanceFor the 2009-10 income year the reasonable amount for overtime meal allowance expenses is $24.95. Reasonable amount for 2009-10 The reasonable amounts for daily travel allowance expenses, according to salary levels and destinations, for the 2009-10 income year are shown in Tables 1 to 6 as follows. | Table 1: Employee's annual salary - $93,600 or below | | Place | Accommodation$ | Food and drink $ B'fast 22.30 Lunch 25.00 Dinner 43.00 | Incidentals $ | Total $ | | Adelaide | 157 | 90.30 | 16.50 | 263.80 | | Brisbane | 201 | 90.30 | 16.50 | 307.80 | | Canberra | 145 | 90.30 | 16.50 | 251.80 | | Darwin | 159 | 90.30 | 16.50 | 265.80 | | Hobart | 117 | 90.30 | 16.50 | 223.80 | | Melbourne | 173 | 90.30 | 16.50 | 279.80 | | Perth | 164 | 90.30 | 16.50 | 270.80 | | Sydney | 183 | 90.30 | 16.50 | 289.80 | | High cost country centres | See Table 4 | 90.30 | 16.50 | Variable - see Table 4 | | Tier 2 country centres (see Table 5) | 107 | B'fast 19.95 Lunch 22.80 Dinner 39.30 | 16.50 | 205.55 | | Other country centres | 92 | B'fast 19.95 Lunch 22.80 Dinner 39.30 | 16.50 | 190.55 |
| Table 2: Employee's annual salary - $93,601 - $166,500 | | Place | Accomm.$ | Food and drink $ B'fast 24.25 Lunch 34.35 Dinner 48.10 | Incidentals $ | Total $ | | Adelaide | 183 | 106.70 | 23.55 | 313.25 | | Brisbane | 233 | 106.70 | 23.55 | 363.25 | | Canberra | 183 | 106.70 | 23.55 | 313.25 | | Darwin | 170 | 106.70 | 23.55 | 294.25 | | Hobart | 150 | 106.70 | 23.55 | 280.25 | | Melbourne | 197 | 106.70 | 23.55 | 327.25 | | Perth | 211 | 106.70 | 23.55 | 341.25 | | Sydney | 225 | 106.70 | 23.55 | 355.25 | | High cost country centres | See Table 4 | 106.70 | 23.55 | Variable - see Table 4 | | Tier 2 country centres (see Table 5) | 128 | B'fast 22.30 Lunch 22.80 Dinner 44.40 | 23.55 | 241.05 | | Other country centres | 110 | B'fast 22.30 Lunch 22.80 Dinner 44.40 | 23.55 | 223.05 |
| Table 3: Employee's annual salary - $166,501 and above | | Place | Accomm .$ | Food and drink $ B'fast 26.00 Lunch 37.00 Dinner 63.00 | Incidentals $ | Total $ | | Adelaide | 209 | 126.00 | 23.55 | 358.55 | | Brisbane | 236 | 126.00 | 23.55 | 380.55 | | Canberra | 230 | 126.00 | 23.55 | 379.35 | | Darwin | 265 | 126.00 | 23.55 | 414.15 | | Hobart | 195 | 126.00 | 23.55 | 344.55 | | Melbourne | 265 | 126.00 | 23.55 | 414.55 | | Perth | 275 | 126.00 | 23.55 | 424.55 | | Sydney | 265 | 126.00 | 23.55 | 414.55 | | Country centres | $190, or the relevant amount in Table 4 if higher | 126.00 | 23.55 | Variable - see Table 4 if applicable |
| Table 4: High cost country centre’s - accommodation expenses | | Country centre | $ | Country centre | $ | | Ballarat (VIC) | 118.50 | Horsham (VIC) | 113.00 | | Bendigo (VIC) | 122.00 | Jabiru (NT) | 198.00 | | Bright (VIC) | 110.50 | Kalgoorlie (WA) | 130.50 | | Broome (WA) | 207.00 | Karratha (WA) | 285.00 | | Bunbury (WA) | 120.00 | Kununurra (WA) | 157.50 | | Burnie (TAS) | 125.00 | Launceston (TAS) | 115.50 | | Cairns (QLD) | 123.00 | Mackay (QLD) | 132.50 | | Carnarvon (WA) | 146.30 | Maitland (NSW) | 108.00 | | Christmas Island (WA) | 122.50 | Mount Isa (QLD) | 158.50 | | Cocos (Keeling) Islands | 110.00 | Newcastle (NSW) | 127.50 | | Dampier (WA) | 174.40 | Newman (WA) | 170.00 | | Derby (WA) | 181.50 | Norfolk Island | 119.50 | | Devonport (TAS) | 128.50 | Port Hedland (WA) | 270.00 | | Emerald (QLD) | 113.00 | Port Macquarie (NSW) | 115.00 | | Esperance (WA) | 115.00 | Thursday Island (QLD) | 180.00 | | Exmouth (WA) | 190.00 | Townsville (QLD) | 124.00 | | Geelong (VIC) | 121.00 | Wagga Wagga (NSW) | 117.50 | | Geraldton (WA) | 129.50 | Warrnambool (VIC) | 113.00 | | Gladstone (QLD) | 118.50 | Weipa (QLD) | 138.00 | | Gold Coast (QLD) | 135.00 | Wilpena-Pound (SA) | 135.00 | | Halls Creek (WA) | 147.50 | Wonthaggi (VIC) | 122.00 | | Hervey Bay (QLD) | 119.00 | Yulara (NT) | 331.00 | | Horn Island (QLD) | 159.00 | | |
Table 5: Tier 2 country centre’s | | Country centre | Country centre | | Albany (WA) | Mount Gambier (SA) | | Alice Springs (NT) | Naracoorte (SA) | | Bairnsdale (VIC) | Port Augusta (SA) | | Bathurst (NSW) | Port Lincoln (SA) | | Bordertown (SA) | Portland (VIC) | | Broken Hill (NSW) | Renmark (SA) | | Castlemaine (VIC) | Roma (QLD) | | Ceduna (SA) | Orange (NSW) | | Dalby (QLD) | Seymour (VIC) | | Dubbo (NSW) | Swan Hill (VIC) | | Echuca (VIC) | Whyalla (SA) | | Kadina (SA) | Wollongong (NSW) | | Innisfail (QLD) | |
Table 1: Table of Countries If a country is not listed in Table 1 use the reasonable amount in Table 2 for Cost Group 1 | Country | Cost Group | Country | Cost Group | | Albania | 2 | Estonia | 3 | | Algeria | 4 | Ethiopia | 1 | | Angola | 6 | Fiji | 2 | | Antigua and Barbuda | 4 | Finland | 5 | | Argentina | 2 | France | 6 | | Austria | 5 | Gabon | 6 | | Azerbaijan | 5 | Gambia | 3 | | Bahamas | 6 | Georgia | 3 | | Bahrain | 3 | Germany | 5 | | Bangladesh | 2 | Ghana | 2 | | Barbados | 5 | Gibraltar | 3 | | Belgium | 4 | Greece | 4 | | Bermuda | 5 | Guatemala | 2 | | Bolivia | 1 | Guyana | 2 | | Bosnia | 2 | Hungary | 3 | | Brazil | 4 | Iceland | 5 | | Brunei | 2 | India | 4 | | Bulgaria | 3 | Indonesia | 3 | | Burkina Faso | 3 | Iran | 1 | | Cambodia | 2 | Irish Republic | 5 | | Cameroon | 4 | Israel | 4 | | Canada | 4 | Italy | 5 | | Chile | 2 | Jamaica | 3 | | China (includes Macau & Hong Kong) | 4 | Japan | 6 | | Colombia | 3 | Jordan | 4 | | Congo Democratic Republic | 3 | Kazakhstan | 3 | | Cook Islands | 3 | Kenya | 3 | | Costa Rica | 2 | Korea Republic | 4 | | Cote D'Ivoire | 4 | Kuwait | 4 | | Croatia | 3 | Laos | 2 | | Cuba | 3 | Latvia | 3 | | Cyprus | 4 | Lebanon | 3 | | Czech Republic | 4 | Libya | 3 | | Denmark | 6 | Lithuania | 3 | | Dominican Republic | 3 | Luxembourg | 4 | | East Timor | 2 | Macedonia | 2 | | Ecuador | 2 | Malawi | 2 | | Egypt | 3 | Malaysia | 2 | | El Salvador | 2 | Mali | 3 | | Eritrea | 2 | Malta | 4 | | Mauritius | 2 | Senegal | 3 | | Mexico | 2 | Serbia | 2 | | Monaco | 6 | Sierra Leone | 4 | | Morocco | 3 | Singapore | 4 | | Mozambique | 2 | Slovakia | 4 | | Myanmar | 4 | Slovenia | 3 | | Namibia | 2 | Solomon Islands | 2 | | Nepal | 2 | South Africa | 1 | | Netherlands | 5 | Spain | 4 | | New Caledonia | 5 | Sri Lanka | 2 | | New Zealand | 3 | Sudan | 4 | | Nicaragua | 2 | Surinam | 3 | | Nigeria | 4 | Sweden | 4 | | Norway | 6 | Switzerland | 5 | | Oman | 4 | Syria | 3 | | Pakistan | 2 | Taiwan | 3 | | Panama | 3 | Tanzania | 2 | | Papua New Guinea | 3 | Thailand | 3 | | Paraguay | 1 | Tonga | 2 | | Peru | 3 | Trinidad and Tobago | 4 | | Philippines | 2 | Tunisia | 2 | | Poland | 3 | Turkey | 4 | | Portugal | 4 | Uganda | 2 | | Puerto Rico | 4 | Ukraine | 3 | | Qatar | 4 | United Arab Emirates | 5 | | Romania | 3 | United Kingdom | 5 | | Russia | 5 | United States of America | 4 | | Rwanda | 3 | Uruguay | 2 | | Saint Lucia | 3 | Vanuatu | 3 | | Saint Vincent | 3 | Venezuela | 5 | | Samoa | 3 | Vietnam | 2 | | Saudi Arabia | 3 | Zambia | 2 |
Table 2: Reasonable amounts by cost groups | Cost Group | Salary $93,600 and below | Salary $93,601 to $166,500 | Salary $166,501 and above | | | Meals | Incidentals | Total | Meals | Incidentals | Total | Meals | Incidentals | Total | | 1 | $65 | $25 | $90 | $90 | $25 | $115 | $115 | $30 | $145 | | 2 | $85 | $30 | $115 | $120 | $35 | $155 | $150 | $40 | $190 | | 3 | $120 | $35 | $155 | $150 | $40 | $190 | $180 | $45 | $225 | | 4 | $155 | $35 | $190 | $185 | $45 | $230 | $215 | $50 | $265 | | 5 | $185 | $40 | $225 | $225 | $50 | $275 | $265 | $60 | $325 | | 6 | $215 | $45 | $260 | $270 | $50 | $320 | $310 | $60 | $370 |
Note: These amounts are determined by the Commissioner solely as the amounts that will be accepted for the exception from the requirement to obtain written evidence for substantiation purposes Reasonable travel allowance expense claims for employee truck driversAmounts claimed up to the food and drink component only of the reasonable domestic daily travel allowance amounts for 'other country centre’s are considered to be reasonable for meal expenses of employee truck drivers who have received a travel allowance and who are required to sleep away from home . For the 2009-10 income year, the relevant amounts are: | Table 6: Employee truck drivers | | Salary range | Food and drink | | $93,600 and below | B'fast | Lunch | Dinner | | | $19.95 | $22.80 | $39.30 | | | $82.05 per day | | $93,601 and above | B'fast | Lunch | Dinner | | | $22.30 | $22.80 | $44.40 | | | $89.50 per day |
Motor Vehicle Depreciation Cost-Limit| Income Year | Depreciation Cost Limit $ | | 2002 | 55,134 | | 2003 | 57,009 | | 2004 | 57,009 | | 2005 | 57,009 | | 2006 | 57,009 | | 2007 | 57,009 | | 2008 | 57,123 | | 2009 | 57,180 | | 2010 | 57,180 |
Per Kilo-meter Motor Vehicle RatesThese rates are used by individuals when making a claim for motor vehicle expenses up to a maximum of 5,000 business kilometers. They are also used by employers when reimbursing employees for business use of their vehicles. The rates are based on the engine size of the car and are as follows: Engine Capacity (non-rotary engine) | Engine capacity (rotary engine) | Rate per Kilo meter (cents) | | 2004/05 year | 2005/06 year | 2006/07 year | 2007/08 year | 2008/09 year | 2009/10 year | | Up to 1,600cc | Up to 800cc | 52.0 | 55.0 | 58.0 | 58.0 | 63.0 | 63.0 | | 1,601 to 2,600cc | 801 to 1,300cc | 62.0 | 66.0 | 69.0 | 69.0 | 74.0 | 74.0 | | Over 2,600cc | Over 1,300cc | 63.0 | 67.0 | 70.0 | 70.0 | 75.0 | 75.0 |
Deductible Superannuation Contribution LimitsFor the 2009/10 year, the maximum concessional superannuation contributions that can be claimed by an employer or a substantially self employed person is as follows: The non-concessional contributions include personal contributions for which you do not claim an income tax deduction. | Type of contribution | Annual contribution cap 2008-09 | Annual contribution cap 2009-10 (Maximum) | Excess contributions tax | | Concessional – under age 50 years at 30 June | $50,000 | $25,000* (indexed) | 31.5% | | Concessional – age 50-74 | $100,000 | $50,000** (un-indexed) | 31.5% | | Non-concessional | $150,000 | $150,000 | 46.5% |
* Both employers and substantially self employed persons are entitled to claim a full tax deduction for the entire contributions made. Super Co-ContributionFrom 1 July 2009, the Government will temporarily reduce the co-contribution from $1.50 to $1.00 for each $1 contribution made during each financial year until 30 June 2012. The table below gives an indication of the increase in super Co-Contribution from 2012 year onwards. | 2008-09 | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 | 2013-14 | | $1.50 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.25 | $1.25 | The table below gives an indication of the Super Co-contribution available at different salary levels if you satisfy all the criteria to be eligible. | | If your personal super contribution is: | | | $1,000 | $800 | $500 | $200 | | Your income is: | Your Superannuation Co-contribution will be: | | $31,920 or less | $1,000 | $800 | $500 | $200 | | $33,920 | $933 | $800 | $500 | $200 | | $35,920 | $867 | $800 | $500 | $200 | | $37,920 | $800 | $800 | $500 | $200 | | $39,920 | $733 | $733 | $500 | $200 | | $41,920 | $667 | $667 | $500 | $200 | | $43,920 | $600 | $600 | $500 | $200 | | $45,920 | $533 | $533 | $500 | $200 | | $47,920 | $467 | $467 | $467 | $200 | | $49,920 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $200 | | $51,920 | $333 | $333 | $333 | $200 | | $53,920 | $267 | $267 | $267 | $200 | | $55,920 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 | | $57,920 | $133 | $133 | $133 | $133 | | $59,920 | $67 | $67 | $67 | $67 | | $61,920 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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Contributions that do not attract the co-contributionThe following super contributions do not attract the co-contribution:· super guarantee contributions paid by your employer · salary sacrifice contributions – these are before-tax contributions made by your employer and are reportable employer super contributions · personal contributions for which you have claimed an income tax deduction · contributions made by your spouse or any other party on your behalf. Receiving the super co-contributionCo-contribution paymentsIf you are entitled to a super co-contribution, it will be paid to your fund after all of the following have occurred for a financial year:· you have made eligible personal super contributions to your super fund or RSA before 30 June · you have lodged your income tax return · you did not claim an income tax deduction for all of your personal super contributions in your income tax return · your super fund has reported your personal contributions to us · we have received any additional information required.The super co-contribution is tax-free but the earnings on the super co-contribution will be taxed like any other earnings within the super fund. There are two income tests you must satisfy to be eligible for the co-contribution. The first is the income threshold test, and the second is the 10% eligible income test. o Income threshold testTo receive the co-contribution, your total income (less business deductions in the 2007-08 and later financial years) must be lower than the higher income threshold in that financial year. For the income threshold purpose, your total income is the sum of the following:· your assessable income · your reportable fringe benefits · your reportable employer super contributions (for the 2009-10 and later financial years).· If you are carrying on a business, you may have a higher turnover but still be eligible for the co-contribution due to business income deductions.Total income (assessable income + reportable fringe benefits + reportable employer superannuation contributions) - business deductions o 10% eligible income testFor the 2007-08 and later financial yearsTo satisfy the 10% eligible income test, 10% or more of your total income must be earned from employment-activities or the carrying on of a business (or a combination of both). For the purposes of this test, business deductions are not taken into account in either the business income or total income amounts. Example of different income’s included in total income are as follows: | Income source | Total income | Eligible income for the 10% test | | Salary or wages, including employment income through a company or trust | Yes | Yes, where you are treated as an employee for the purposes of the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 | | Director fees as a company director | Yes | Yes, where you are treated as an employee for the purposes of the Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Act 1992 | | Business income as a sole trader | Yes | Yes | | Other income from individually held assets (including interest, rent and dividends) | Yes | No | | Business partnership distribution | Yes | Yes | | Non-business partnership distribution | Yes | No | | Distribution from a trust | Yes | No | GST Thresholds | Item | * Threshold | | Requirement to issue a tax invoice | $75 | | No requirement to withhold if supplier does not quote ABN | $75 | | Turnover for compulsory registration for GST | $75,000 (for any 12 months) | | Turnover for compulsory registration for GST (non-profit entity) | $150,000 (for any 12 months) | | Annual turnover for compulsory use of non-cash accounting | $2,000,000 | | Annual turnover for compulsory monthly electronic BAS lodgment | $20,000,000 |
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