Tax Residency Fundamentals

Master the 183-day rule, domicile tests, and visa implications for tax residency

Module Progress
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Learning Objectives

  • • Determine your Australian tax residency status with confidence
  • • Apply the 183-day rule and understand its limitations
  • • Navigate domicile and ties tests for complex situations
  • • Understand how visa types impact tax obligations
  • • Recognize common residency misconceptions and avoid them
45
Minutes
500
XP Points
4
Lessons
Beginner
Difficulty

Why Tax Residency Matters

If You're an Australian Tax Resident:

  • • Tax on worldwide income
  • • Access to tax-free threshold ($18,200)
  • • Full Medicare levy obligations
  • • Eligible for most tax offsets and deductions
  • • Capital gains tax on worldwide assets

If You're a Non-Resident:

  • • Tax only on Australian-sourced income
  • • No tax-free threshold (tax from $1)
  • • Higher tax rates on some income
  • • Limited access to tax offsets
  • • Different capital gains rules

Module Lessons

1

Understanding Tax Residency

Master the fundamental concepts with an interactive residency test flowchart

Interactive10 mins+125 XP
Interactive residency test flowchart
183-day rule calculator with visual timeline
Domicile test scenarios
Common misconceptions quiz
2

Visa Types & Tax Implications

Explore how different visa categories affect your tax obligations

Interactive10 mins+125 XP
Visa category selector tool
Tax implications for each visa type
Temporary vs permanent resident comparison
Working holiday maker tax rates
3

Residency Determination Simulator

Practice with real-world scenarios and decision trees

Simulator15 mins+150 XP
Real-world scenario simulations
"Sarah's Student Journey" case study
"Marco's Work Assignment" scenario
Decision tree builder activity
4

Module Quiz & Certification

Test your knowledge and earn your Residency Expert badge

Assessment10 mins+100 XP
15 scenario-based questions
Instant feedback with explanations
Residency Expert badge on completion
Module completion certificate