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Apr 21st 2008, 9:04 pm

BandiCoot2Oz

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AUS Tax question

Hi all i am in the process of applying on a 457, i am sure i read some where that non residents pay a higher rate of tax than residents is this true.

Thanx Steve

Apr 21st 2008, 10:04 pm

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Re: AUS Tax question

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Originally Posted by BandiCoot2Oz

Hi all i am in the process of applying on a 457, i am sure i read some where that non residents pay a higher rate of tax than residents is this true.

Thanx Steve

You are treated as a resident for tax purposes on a 457 Visa.

Please do a search on this site and also review LAFHA payment opportunities on a 457. The ATO or a tax advisor is possible the best place to get clarification of any technical points you may require.

Cheers

Apr 22nd 2008, 12:44 am

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Re: AUS Tax question

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Originally Posted by BandiCoot2Oz

Hi all i am in the process of applying on a 457, i am sure i read some where that non residents pay a higher rate of tax than residents is this true.

Thanx Steve

If you are here on a 457 then you are a resident for tax purposes. When you arrive you will need to get a Tax File Number (TFN) which is a simple process and during that it will all become self explanatory.