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sheilahie(Newbie)Newbie
29 Apr 2022

Hi. I’m moving overseas for work in July, and unfortunately due to work commitment, my husband is unable to relocate until December.


The plan is that I will move first with my new employment contract (permanent, open ended and not short term), but I have the flexibility from work to come back to Australia every couple months until my husband moves overseas with me.


The house we are currently living in is only under my name, and I plan to rent out the house when I move overseas in July. 2 year lease is the norm in the country I’m moving to, so I will have a long term lease.


For the period between my departure and my husband’s permanent move overseas, will I still be considered an Australian tax resident?

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GabbyATO(Community Support)Community Support
ATO Certified Response30 Apr 2022

Hi @sheilahie,


From what you've described, you won't be considered an Australian tax resident in the period between your departure and your husband's move overseas. This is based on our tax residency tests.


For example, using our domicile test, your permanent place of residence will be overseas.


You can also try using our leaving Australia residency test.

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GabbyATO(Community Support)Community Support
ATO Certified Response30 Apr 2022

Hi @sheilahie,


From what you've described, you won't be considered an Australian tax resident in the period between your departure and your husband's move overseas. This is based on our tax residency tests.


For example, using our domicile test, your permanent place of residence will be overseas.


You can also try using our leaving Australia residency test.

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