Most people's "to-do" list when they are planning a trip overseas will likely include items such as travel insurance, phone chargers or taking photos of their passport - but probably the last thing on anyone's minds will be their likely tax situation before, during or after that trip-of-a-lifetime.

There are a few simple considerations, taken in the context of your personal circumstances, that may end up making quite a difference to your final fiscal outcome.

Generally you will remain an Australian resident for tax...