About Expat Taxes
We're Australian accountants specialising in Australian expatriate tax returns/advice.
With over 15 years of expatriate tax experience, and with clients in over 100 countries (106 countries at last count), we're well placed to assist.
Additionally, as expats ourselves we understand your complex tax issues firsthand!
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Amy Burchett Verified customer
India / Australia
Caroline Verified customer
Singapore / Australia
"Excellent service! Shane spent time getting to know us and was able to give us some very useful advice. Would not hesitate to recommend Expat Taxes to anyone who needs them!"
3 years ago
Georgia Verified customer
United Kingdom / Australia
"Professional service and great advice, thankyou!"
3 years ago
Susan and John Verified customer
United Kingdom / Australia
"As Australians living abroad we are no longer exempt from CGT on our family home which we have just sold Shane has a deep understanding of this new legislation as well as recent experience with lodging these claims After speaking with Shane we feel completely confident that he can manage the entire process from beginning to end"
3 years ago
Kashif Verified customer
United Arab Emirates / Australia
"Terryn was very helpful and listened to every detail with patience and seemed to know what he was talking about and this was very reassuring."
3 years ago
David Cassman Verified customer
United Kingdom / Australia
"Since moving to the UK I have found the advice from Expat Taxes invaluable. I have saved thousands on the correct treatment on my managed investment back in Australia and now deciding on buying an investment property in the UK I have learned how it will be taxed when I move back. I will be moving back in a few years and will be in touch again before I move b..." Read more
3 years ago
Tony Verified customer
China / Australia
"As always, Shane was on time, knowledge driven and personable."
3 years ago
Steven Verified customer
China / Australia
"Had my meeting with Shane on residency. It was thorough meeting addressing all issues, leaving no stone unturned. I know exactly where I stand and what I need to do. All questions were answered so I did not feel short changed."
3 years ago
John Verified customer
United States / Australia
"Shane was great, very helpful and professional. Look forward to working with him when our move to Australia gets closer."
3 years ago
Amin Verified customer
United Arab Emirates / Australia
"Couldnt have asked for a better session! I booked the Outbound Expat Service and had a great chat with Shane. He is very knowledgeable, patient and super friendly. I did a lot of research and was very picky with who to choose as my circumstances were complicated, but I'm glad I choose Expat Taxes. He even spent more time than what was allotted to make sure a..." Read more
4 years ago
Kellie Verified customer
United Arab Emirates / Australia
"So far so good."
4 years ago
Glenn Verified customer
United Kingdom / Australia
"Extremely efficient and knowledgeable team who have made my tax returns and selling of my property in Australia a stress free experience."
4 years ago
Steven Verified customer
China / Australia
"Shane provided an excellent outline of roles and responsibilities, including the services provided by Expat-Taxes and the next steps in the taxation process. My conversation with Shane was purposeful, leaving me with complete confidence in the firm's abilities and customer oriented service."
4 years ago
Tracy E Verified customer
United Kingdom / Australia
"Knowledgeable advice with friendly engagement"
4 years ago
Ben Peacock Verified customer
United Kingdom / Australia
"Great thorough initial discussion"
4 years ago
James Taylor Verified customer
Indonesia / Australia
"Was very helpful and extremely informative about a range of questions i had. Highly recommended!"
4 years ago
Darryl Verified customer
United States / Australia
"My appointment with Expat Tax did not disappoint. Valuable professional advice provided throughout the consultation. Service and expertise that Aussie expats cannot afford to be without!"
4 years ago
Graeme Verified customer
Hong Kong / Australia
"Shane was upfront and transparent with fees when I asked for the cost to provide professional services. After discussing my complex situation, he was able to understand the tax implications straight away and gave me confidence that he knows exactly he is talking about."
4 years ago
Kaye Verified customer
Saudi Arabia / Australia
"Super helpful, clearly knowledgeable and able to draw on a vast array of expertise around relocation and expat tax issues - thanks so much! Looking forward to working with you in the future."
4 years ago
David Verified customer
Canada / Australia
"I contacted Expat Tax to help me solve a problem I didn't understand, and was given some really detailed and helpful advice over the phone from Shane. It was over 30 minutes of discussion and helped my understanding greatly, as well as calming my fears. I would definitely consider their services in the future."
4 years ago
Elouise Verified customer
Qatar / Australia
"After the residency consultation I am feeling so confident with my tax situation. Couldn’t Recommend Shane more highly. Knowledgeable, easy to talk to and definitely an expert in Expat Tax. So happy that I reached out."
4 years ago
Rob Verified customer
United Arab Emirates / Australia
"Very efficient and effective service. The consultation was very informative and helpful."
4 years ago
Elouise Verified customer
Qatar / Australia
"Very helpful and knowledgeable, I have booked for another consult and feeling much more positive about this confusing subject. Wish I had of found them 12 months ago"
4 years ago
Bec Verified customer
United Kingdom / Australia
"I couldn't recommend Shane Macfarlane and Expat Tax Services highly enough! I approached Shane with several questions about managing my HECS debt from overseas. He was incredibly well-informed and provided clear answers, advice and guidance. As most expats will appreciate, it can be so confusing and stressful trying to manage tax issues and HECS repayments..." Read more
4 years ago
Greg Verified customer
United Kingdom / Australia
"Terryn was great, He took the time to read my question and respond. I really appreciate the advice. Thank you"
4 years ago
"We first made contact with Expat Taxes a couple of months ago; however, due to shifting (COVID-19) circumstances, we delayed making an appointment as we were not clear exactly what our questions were. When we finally connected with Shane he was generous with his time and expertise and we found ourselves talking about the myriad aspects of expat life and the..." Read more
3 years ago