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tq1(Initiate)Initiate
16 Sept 2022

For completing an income tax return. Based on the context below how is my permanency status impacted from my circumstances and would I take it to when I first arrived?


CONTEXT:


I am using "Are you a resident?" calculator which has the following question and detail


Are you migrating and settling in Australia? 

Immigrants must hold a current permanent residence visa, issued by the Department of Home Affairs, and intend to reside permanently in Australia. New Zealanders do not need a permanent residence visa, however they must intend to reside permanently in Australia.


CIRCUMSTANCES:


-On arrival as a NZ citizen I intended to stay in Australia 2 yrs.

-After now here 2 yrs my intention is to stay a 3rd yr.

-I intend not to return to the country I left but instead move on to another country.

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AriATO(Community Support)Community Support
19 Sept 2022

Hi @tq1


The tool does ask if you've been here for 6 months and we have the 183 day test to help determine residency. Depending on other factors you can take that length of time into account when working out what your tax residency is. If you've been here for 2 years and have no permanent residence elsewhere then it's likely you're a resident for tax purposes. You'll need to self-assess with your intentions in mind as well.

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AriATO(Community Support)Community Support
19 Sept 2022

Hi @tq1


The tool does ask if you've been here for 6 months and we have the 183 day test to help determine residency. Depending on other factors you can take that length of time into account when working out what your tax residency is. If you've been here for 2 years and have no permanent residence elsewhere then it's likely you're a resident for tax purposes. You'll need to self-assess with your intentions in mind as well.

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