If you decide to work overseas, you need to keep your Higher Education Loan Program (HELP) debt repayment obligations in mind.
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When do I need to notify the ATO that I will be overseas?
If you plan to move overseas for 183 days or more (around 6 months) in any 12-month period, you must notify the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
You do this by completing an overseas travel notification through ATO online services in your myGov account.
What are my overseas repayment obligations?
If you move overseas and have a HELP debt, you still need to make repayments as if you were living in Australia.
If your worldwide income is above the compulsory repayment threshold, you still need to make a compulsory HELP debt repayment.
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Find out more about the compulsory repayment threshold on the loan repayments page.
How do I report my worldwide income to the ATO?
You advise the ATO of your worldwide income through ATO online services in your myGov account.
You must report your income for the financial year to the ATO by 31 October each year.
After you have reported your worldwide income, you will receive a notice confirming how much you may owe as a compulsory repayment and the due date for any compulsory repayment.
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You can find out more about repaying your HELP debt while overseas on the ATO website.
ATO online services
You can manage your HELP debt online through ATO online services in your myGov account. More information on setting up a myGov account and linking it to ATO online services is available on the ATO website.