Tax File Number

I am a US citizen and I have purchased a unit in Melbourne. Will I need a Tax File Number?

I assume you also mean you are a US resident. Which means you are an Australian non resident and must declared Australian source income.

If so make sure you lodge an Australian tax return each year, especially if the property runs at a loss.

These tax losses can be carried forward and come in handy when the property is sold to offset against capital gain, if any.
 
Must be alert to possible application of thin capitalisation rules.

Always be cautious about international tax and geared investments.

Cheers,

Rob
 
Must be alert to possible application of thin capitalisation rules.

Always be cautious about international tax and geared investments.

Cheers,

Rob

Good point Rob.

The de minimus rule of interest deduction under $250,000 would not make tunnu subject to the thin capitalisation rules I would think.
 
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