Resident of Australia for tax purposes (not a temporary resident) and has been receiving a UK Pension for a number of years. Part way through the year, she noticed that tax was being withheld from her pension payment. What should she do about this?
Hi @Mel143
If tax is being withheld from a foreign pension, the person will need to speak to that country's taxation system or the pension provider to find out why.
If tax is being withheld from a foreign income source, the person can likely claim a foreign income tax offset. They'll need to do so by lodging an amendment to their returns if they've already lodged.
You can read about foreign income tax offset rules on our website.
Hi @Mel143
If tax is being withheld from a foreign pension, the person will need to speak to that country's taxation system or the pension provider to find out why.
If tax is being withheld from a foreign income source, the person can likely claim a foreign income tax offset. They'll need to do so by lodging an amendment to their returns if they've already lodged.
You can read about foreign income tax offset rules on our website.
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