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Residency tests

Work out if you're an Australian resident or a foreign or temporary resident for tax purposes using the residency tests.

Residency - the resides test

The resides test it the primary test for working out if you're a resident of Australia for tax purposes.

Residency - the domicile test

The domicile test is one of the tests used to determine if you're a resident of Australia for tax purposes.

Residency - the 183 day test

The 183-day test is one of the tests used to determine if you are a resident of Australia for tax purposes.

Residency - the superannuation test

The superannuation test is one of the tests used to determine if you are a resident of Australia for tax purposes.

Australian and foreign resident examples

These examples may help you determine whether you are a resident of Australia for income tax purposes.

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