For overseas clients who do not yet have an Australian TFN.
Tax Lodgement
Non-resident Australian property tax return, rental income and CGT
Checklist downloads
Download the property tax checklist first
For non-resident property tax, rental records, loan interest, sale contracts and settlement statements are often the key documents. Send what you have first if the file is incomplete.
Fees
Non-resident property tax service fees
For overseas clients who own, rent out or sell Australian property. We confirm the lodgement years, rental records and CGT documents before preparing the return.
Same fee as local rental property tax support.
Applies from the second property.
Capital gains tax calculation and lodgement support.
Accountant support
Handled by accountants familiar with non-resident Australian property tax
Tax Way Accountants assists overseas clients with Australian rental property tax returns, TFN issues, CGT calculations and overdue lodgements. We confirm the years and property records before lodging.
- CPA accountant support
- Registered Tax Agent
- Mandarin and English service
- Scope confirmed first
Process
A clear step-by-step process to reduce back-and-forth
- 01 Confirm tax residency and lodgement years
- 02 Collect rental, loan, property manager and repair records
- 03 Calculate rental outcome or capital gain
- 04 Lodge or catch up ATO returns
- 05 Follow up refund, payable and ATO notices
Records to prepare
Prepare these records before we start
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Purchase and sale contracts
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Property manager annual statements
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Loan interest and expense records
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Settlement statements
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Identity and Australian TFN
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Prior-year records if overdue
Before you start
Common pitfalls that can delay lodgement or setup
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Non-residents do not receive the Australian tax-free threshold
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Clearance withholding is not the final tax calculation
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Long-overdue returns can attract penalties and interest
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Missing cost base records can affect CGT
FAQs
Does a non-resident need to lodge for Australian rental income?
Yes. Australian rental income generally needs to be reported to the ATO.
Do I lodge if the property made a loss?
Yes. Loss years should still be reported and can affect future tax calculations.
Do I still lodge if tax was withheld at sale?
Yes. Withholding is not the final tax result; the final outcome is calculated through lodgement.
Next step
Ready to proceed? Send the documents first so we can confirm the scope
Please send the information listed in the checklist to simon.wang@taxway.com.au. If some records are missing, you can still send what you have first. We will confirm the gaps, scope and next steps.
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