Hi,
I’ve recently started working full-time for a company in Sydney. I’m on a Subclass 500 (Spouse Visa) as my wife is studying a master’s degree.
On my tax declaration form, I selected “I’m a foreign resident for tax purposes” and ticked “No” to the question “Do you want to claim the tax-free threshold from this payer?”.
Am I eligible to claim the tax-free threshold for this job, or should I update my declaration?
Determine your residency status.
Your tax residency | Australian Taxation Office
Your wife will probably be a tax resident if her course is longer than 6 months. If you are residing together and will be here for the same length of time then you will be a tax resident as well.
If that is the case you are not a foreign resident for tax purposes. Provide your employer with a new withholding form.
Withholding declaration | Australian Taxation Office
As a tax resident you can claim the tax-free threshold.
Determine your residency status.
Your tax residency | Australian Taxation Office
Your wife will probably be a tax resident if her course is longer than 6 months. If you are residing together and will be here for the same length of time then you will be a tax resident as well.
If that is the case you are not a foreign resident for tax purposes. Provide your employer with a new withholding form.
Withholding declaration | Australian Taxation Office
As a tax resident you can claim the tax-free threshold.
Tax-free threshold | Australian Taxation Office
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