Dr. Karen Alpert: Calling Australians To Tell Australia Gov How The US Tax Treaty Is Hurting you!

October 25, 2021 - Participants Include:

 

Dr. Karen Alpert - @FixTheTaxTreaty

 

John Richarsdon - @Expatriationlaw

 

As reported at American Expat Finance, the Government of Australia has solicited public comments about its tax treaties and tax treaty network. Dr. Karen Alpert, founder of the Fix The Tax Treaty site has prepared a submission to the Australian Government. You will find her submission here.

It is important that individuals impacted by this issue (US citizens living in Australia or Australian citizens living in the United States) take the time to comment on this issue!

The problems are summarized in Dr. Alpert's submission.  As you know, the problems include but are not limited to: the Australian Superannuation, sale of the principal residence, PFICs, the "saving clause", etc. Please take the time to make a submission which details how the current system has harmed you!

 

 

Note from Karen:

I would encourage all affected Australian citizens and residents to make their own submission. You can download our submission from our post at http://fixthetaxtreaty.org/2021/10/23/treasury-submission/ and attach it as an appendix to your own submission describing how the inadequate treaty affects you. Send a copy to your Member of Parliament. Submissions are due 31 October 2021 (AEDT). Unless the Australian Treasury hears from those who are affected, they will continue to ignore the inadequacies of the tax treaty.