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The Hidden Currency Gain: CGT on US Shares Explained
Your broker charged you a foreign exchange fee you didn’t see. But there’s a bigger hidden cost in buying US shares — and this one shows up at tax time.
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EOFY Checklist: 5 Tax Moves for Australian Investors With US Stocks
NVDA, META, MSFT are all up this year — and so is your tax bill. Five EOFY moves built specifically for Aussies in US markets, including a hidden currency gain in your cost base almost nobody checks. Here’s how to use the next five days.
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Franking Credits vs Unfranked US Income: What Australian Investors in US Markets Need to Know
Franking credits are one of Australia's most generous tax perks — but they don't travel. If you're investing in US markets, your income is taxed differently. Here's the maths, and what it means for your Aussie portfolio.
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Do I Have to Declare US Dividends Earned in Cents — Even If I Never Withdrew Them?
Even cents in US dividends are technically assessable income. And leaving them in your Stake wallet doesn't delay the obligation. Here's the ATO's position — and what to actually do.
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Why Your US Dividends Are Being Taxed Twice — And What You Can Do About It
US dividends are taxed before they hit your account. For Australians, the W-8BEN form halves that rate from 30% to 15% — but only if you've filled it out. Here's what's happening to your money.