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zander05(Newbie)Newbie
24 Oct 2024

My husband and I are moving to the UK next year for a minimum of 2-3years but maybe much longer.

we would like some guidance on the tax implications of-

scenario 1: holding onto our Australian home and renting it out while we’re in the UK. Then moving back into it when/if we return.

scenario 2: holding onto our Australian home and selling it in 2-3years if we decide to remain in the UK

scenario 3: selling our Australian property and buying one in the UK


I used the CGT calculator however I received an error message so I’m unsure if we’re living overseas whether the 6year rule applies or not.


I'm also unsure if there’s other tax implications we need to think about and factor in.


Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Taxduck(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
25 Oct 2024

6-year rule can apply. Link to the rule

Treating former home as main residence | Australian Taxation Office

Having a period of foreign residency doesn't affect the application of the 6-year rule.

If you sell as foreign residents then CGT applies. Note you can't use 6-year rule. (as mentioned in link)

Link provides information

Foreign residents and capital gains tax | Australian Taxation Office

Whether you are regarded as foreign residents or remain as tax residents of Australia while overseas should also be considered. See tax residency

Your tax residency | Australian Taxation Office

Note: General information can only be provided.

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Taxduck(Taxicorn)Taxicorn
25 Oct 2024

6-year rule can apply. Link to the rule

Treating former home as main residence | Australian Taxation Office

Having a period of foreign residency doesn't affect the application of the 6-year rule.

If you sell as foreign residents then CGT applies. Note you can't use 6-year rule. (as mentioned in link)

Link provides information

Foreign residents and capital gains tax | Australian Taxation Office

Whether you are regarded as foreign residents or remain as tax residents of Australia while overseas should also be considered. See tax residency

Your tax residency | Australian Taxation Office

Note: General information can only be provided.

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