Hi there: I am new to Australia, I worked and lived in NZ for 26 years, do I need to pay double tax for my rentals in NZ, plus Do I need to paid tax again for my NZ income (after NZ taxed)before I settle in Australia?
Are you a foreign or temporary resident? If so you don't declare your NZ income. See link.
If you're a permanent resident you declare your worldwide income on your Australian tax return from the time you become a permanent resident. There is a double tax agreement with NZ. Any tax paid in NZ on your rental income in the future can be claimed as a tax offset.
Great thanks for your reply! Do I also need to declare the income I had before I come to Australia too?@Taxduck
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