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However, if the test is inconclusive, the intention or purpose of a person’s presence in Australia can be taken into account, as can family and business/employment ties, the maintenance and location of assets, and social and living arrangements. Liability to tax is determined on a year-by-year basis. Events after the year of income may assist in determining an individual's residency status. Resident individuals are taxed on their worldwide income. Non-residents are taxed on their Australian income that would be taxable in Australia. This excludes any income from which non-resident withholding tax has already been deducted. Examples of income that may be subject to non-resident withholding tax are bank interest, royalties and unfranked dividends. Capital gains are not subject to a separate tax – they form part of taxable income. Resident and non-resident taxpayers pay tax at different rates, with the latter paying slightly more, as follows: Resident taxpayers:
Non-resident taxpayers:
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