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- Residency check – Determined Sarah was a non-resident of Australia from the date she moved, using the ties test and 183-day rule.
- Double tax relief – Applied the Australia–Canada tax treaty to prevent double taxation on her Canadian salary.
- Deductions – Claimed rental property deductions in Australia to reduce taxable income.
- Timeline mapping – Created a deadline calendar for both countries.
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- The Result
- Reduced Australian tax bill by $12,000 through treaty benefits and deductions.
- Avoided penalties by meeting both filing deadlines.
- Gained confidence in managing expat tax going forward.
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- Felix’s Quick Tip
- Always clarify your residency status early — it affects everything from tax rates to treaty benefits. Even a simple mid-year move can trigger different rules in each country.
- Names and details changed to protect privacy.
- Moved mid-year from Sydney to Toronto for a new job.
- Unsure whether she was still an Australian tax resident.
- Had property rental income in Australia and salary in Canada.
- Filing deadlines and rules were overwhelming.
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- The Felix Solution
- Residency check – Determined Sarah was a non-resident of Australia from the date she moved, using the ties test and 183-day rule.
- Double tax relief – Applied the Australia–Canada tax treaty to prevent double taxation on her Canadian salary.
- Deductions – Claimed rental property deductions in Australia to reduce taxable income.
- Timeline mapping – Created a deadline calendar for both countries.
-
- The Result
- Reduced Australian tax bill by $12,000 through treaty benefits and deductions.
- Avoided penalties by meeting both filing deadlines.
- Gained confidence in managing expat tax going forward.
-
- Felix’s Quick Tip
- Always clarify your residency status early — it affects everything from tax rates to treaty benefits. Even a simple mid-year move can trigger different rules in each country.
- Names and details changed to protect privacy.
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