About Expat Taxes
We're Australian accountants specialising in Australian expatriate tax returns/advice.
With over 17 years of expatriate tax experience, and with clients in over 110 countries (112 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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Joe Dunn Verified customer
United Kingdom / Australia
Jiri Verified customer
United Arab Emirates / Australia
"I was initially uncertain about the initial meeting's value, but my conversation with Shane exceeded expectations and it was worth every penny. He is an exceptionally knowledgeable professional with a deep understanding of Australian tax residency exit strategies. I look forward for working with him and ExpatTaxes in the future. Thank you for providing outst..." Read more
3 months ago
Robert Morgan Verified customer
United States / Australia
"As an expat with more than 30 years working abroad on return to Australia My Tax situation was very complicated and took more than a year to resolve, with the help and advice of Expat Taxes and Terryn I was able to turn a substantial Tax debt into an even more substantial refund, I am very glad I chose Expat Taxes and I highly recommend Expat Taxes to anyone..." Read more
4 months ago
Luis Brito Verified customer
United States / Australia
"Clear, honest and concise advice on every aspect we went through. Shane is a very professional and knowledgeable advisor. He helped us to understand every tax aspect related to our next move to USA"
4 months ago
Vanessa Irvine Verified customer
Papua New Guinea / Australia
"Would absolutely recommend Expat Taxes. I have had dealings with Shane, Terryn and their teams. Nothing is too much trouble and no question is a 'stupid' question. Thanks again Shane for your assistance today. I appreciate the advice you have provided."
4 months ago
James Verified customer
United Kingdom / Australia
"Shane is clearly expert in understanding of how tax regulations apply to Australians moving to the UK. I found the discussion spent a little too much time discussing tax law whereas I was interested primarily in the practical and actionable implications, which we only got to at the end of the session. I'd not have reservations about working with Shane agai..." Read more
5 months ago
Chris Verified customer
Taiwan / Australia
"Terryn provided detailed and professional advice regarding my current cross-border tax situation and explained everything to me clearly!"
5 months ago
Alec Brimacombe Verified customer
United Kingdom / Australia
"I had a phone consultation with Shane Macfarlane at Expat Taxes. He provided advice on a range of taxation and retirement issues. I expected to be pay for his time and expertise but at the end of the consultation was not charged anything. Expat Taxes are just the sort of company you would hope to find when looking for specialist taxation or financial advice...." Read more
5 months ago
Michael Verified customer
Thailand / Australia
"Shane and his team are amazing. Every call has so much information packed in to help me and my future. I really appreciate Expat Taxes and I highly recommend them to anyone wanting a quality service."
5 months ago
Thomas McSkimming Verified customer
United States / Australia
"So helpful and knowledgeable. I needed help with capital gains as an Aussie living in the US. I can't believe the consultation was free. I am moving forward with them for my 2024 tax return."
5 months ago
Stephen Verified customer
Singapore / Australia
"Shane was great, the breadth and depth of his knowledge was impressive, and he was very generous with his time and forthcoming in answering all my questions. I came away from our call with more international tax knowledge than I had gotten from my previous accountant in 5 years. I am now much more assured knowing that someone so experienced has my tax back...." Read more
5 months ago
Luís Brito Verified customer
United States / Australia
"One of the clearest and thorough guidance ever. Very professionally driven interview and with lots of details. Shane made things so clear that the 2 hrs session was very helpful and effective. Looking forward for the next session."
6 months ago
Sam Verified customer
Netherlands / Australia
"Great conversation with Terryn. Highly knowledgable, friendly and helpful."
6 months ago
Dr Sheddy Verified customer
Worldwide / Australia
"Terryn did an amazing job explaining the relevant tax laws to me, and helped me work out where I fit in to the Australian and Overseas tax system."
6 months ago
Lisa Verified customer
Indonesia / Australia
"I feel very comfortable and confident about using their expat tax service and that they are very experienced and knowledgeable. The 30 minute call with Shane was succinct and precise in relation to tax laws in Australia and internationally."
7 months ago
Inês Almeida Verified customer
Portugal / Australia
"Shane provided exceptional service. His advice was thoughtful, insightful, and thorough. I highly recommend Shane for anyone seeking expert guidance on expatriate tax matters."
7 months ago
Toby Smart Verified customer
Saudi Arabia / Australia
"Shane at Expat Taxes has been a lifesaver for me. He’s not just knowledgeable—he genuinely cares about his clients. He made me feel like a priority, breaking down complex tax issues and offering advice that saved me both time and money. No hidden fees, just honest, transparent service. Shane’s the kind of person you can trust completely. If you’re an expat,..." Read more
7 months ago
Andrew Verified customer
United States / Australia
"Terryn was super helpful and professional. Outstanding knowledge and advice, What more can you ask? Thank you"
8 months ago
Craig Tribolet Verified customer
Indonesia / Australia
"Fantastic review with Shane - stepped through the key issues and provided strong case evidence behind the logic which allowed me to clearly and confidently understand my tax situation."
8 months ago
Ron Hard Verified customer
Spain / Australia
"The service from Shane and the team is always excellent. As an Australian living in Spain it is sometimes very difficult to have the right tax advice at hand. Whenever I have a question or issue that I need to discuss, I can always rely on expattaxes to supply timely, comprehensive and professional advice."
8 months ago
Shane Verified customer
Australia
"Shane Macfarlane from Expat Taxes was incredibly patient, transparent, and most importantly, knowledgeable in foreign tax treaties as evident in his ability to clearly articulate various complex tax situations!"
8 months ago
Julian Verified customer
Australia
"I recently worked with Terryn to prepare for my move to another country, and I couldn't be happier with the service provided. Terryn was professional, patient, extremely knowledgable and genuinely caring. The process was smooth and stress-free, thanks to Terryn's expert guidance and personalized approach. Highly recommend Terryn for anyone planning an inter..." Read more
8 months ago
Stefano Barbagallo Verified customer
United States / Australia
"As an expat, your financial and tax situation can get fairly complicated - Shane and the team simplify everything and give clear honest advice w/r/t long-term wealth strategy."
8 months ago
Rebecca Wong Verified customer
Hong Kong / Australia
"Shane gave easy to understand examples enabling me to understand tax clauses that apply specifically to my situation. There is absolutely great value in finding an exceptional accountant who has good integrity that serves each expatriate/repatriate's needs. I highly recommend Shane for his professionalism and strive for excellence in delivering in-depth tax..." Read more
8 months ago
Graham Verified customer
Thailand / Australia
"I found Shane Macfarlane to be very informative, helpful and generous with his time. Shane soon recognised that the prospect of me needing his advice in the future is limited due to my personal circumstances. Notwithstanding he made my initial consultation very worthwhile and pointed me in the right direction including the next steps."
8 months ago
"A brief consultation with Shane Mcfarlane was very useful and informative. SHane was very helpful and provided an introduction to an overseas specialist who can assist me. No hesitation whatsoever in providing the highest recommendation for Expat Taxes and Shane."
3 months ago