In Australia, filing a tax return isn't the same for everyone, and most international students, new migrants, and recent arrivals have questions they haven't had a chance to ask out loud. In this episode of Money Matters, SBS Hindi host Swati Sharma sits with registered tax agent Puneet Singh to break down the basics of Australia's tax system, in Hindi, for international students, new migrants, and Indian-Australians still figuring out how it all works.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- What does "Australian tax resident" actually mean, and how does it apply to international students, 482 visa holders, and temporary residents?
- Do international students in Australia have to file a tax return? How does the Medicare levy exemption work for students?
- What is a TFN (Tax File Number), how do you apply for one, and what other documents do you need before you lodge your first Australian tax return?
- What is the most common mistake migrants make on their tax return, even after filing for several years?
Australia's financial system, explained in Hindi.
Money Matters is SBS Hindi's plain-language guide to the money decisions that shape our lives: tax, super, mortgages, sending money home, and more. In conversation with industry experts, we break down one topic at a time, honestly and without the jargon.
In the first episode of Money Matters, we focus on all-things-tax, ahead of the end of financial year (EOFY).
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Disclaimer: The information given in this podcast is of general nature and for educational purposes only. Contact a professional tax agent for advice tailored to your specific situation.
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