I am an Australian citizen. I have lived and worked here my whole life. I'm late 50s and have decided to close my business and travel as I do not wish to work till I drop dead. I have no super as I have been a sole trader and did not contribute but I have a unit here with no mortgage here and I intend to rent it out to fund my travels. My property is basically my super. I will be gone for a year initially but may extend that. I will not be working overseas. I intend to live in Australia again but desire to be nomadic for some time. Will I maintain my tax residency with this plan or will the ATO tax me to the hilt thereby completely ruining my travel plans and keeping me here as a financial prisoner until I die?
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I think based on your permanent home being here and intent to return you will be taxed on the rental income and remain a resident for tax purposes as you have no other "permanent place of abode".
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I think based on your permanent home being here and intent to return you will be taxed on the rental income and remain a resident for tax purposes as you have no other "permanent place of abode".
Thanks Sam. Does time away play any significance?
There may be an option to contribute to super, claim the deduction and draw a tax free pension if you have time to speak to a financial planner.
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