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COVID-19 (coronavirus) and National Tax Equivalent Regime (NTER)

CPN 020: Jobkeeper - Payroll tax exemption

A new Commissioner's practice note CPN 020: Jobkeeper - Payroll tax exemption is on our website. It provides guidance to employers in NSW that are registered for payroll tax and have made payments to their employees as part of the...

Customer survey on public sector agency service innovation

Customers of NSW Government departments and agencies are invited to respond to a short survey on public sector agency service efficiency and experience through innovation. You can participate if you are a NSW resident or an employee of a NSW Government department...

2020 land tax COVID-19 relief - Guidelines

The NSW Government has introduced measures to provide relief to commercial and residential landowners,

2021 land tax COVID-19 relief - Guidelines (1 January 2021 - 28 March 2021)

The NSW Government has introduced measures to provide relief to commercial and residential landowners, Guidelines - 1 January 2021 - 31 March 2021.

Extension to HomeBuilder Grant

On 29 November 2020 the Australian Government Announced an extension to the HomeBuilder program until 31 March 2021.

Land tax 2021 notice of assessment

Revenue NSW will be issuing the 2021 land tax annual notice of assessment between Wednesday 13 January and 16 April 2021. If you have to pay land tax for 2021 and opted-in to receive your notice electronically, this will be...

CPN 014: Landholder Fixed to the Land

Commissioner's practice note 014: Landholder Fixed to the Land Th CPN clarifies what fixed to the land means for the purposes of landholder duty

NSW State budget 2020-2021

The NSW Government has made announced tax initiatives as part of the 2020-21 State Budget.

Endorsement of instruments update for Electronic Duties Return (EDR)

In transitioning to fully digital conveyancing, there is no longer a requirement to endorse instruments using a duty stamp. Under Section 289A of the Duties Act 1997, the Chief Commissioner of State Revenue has approved the following procedures for endorsement...

Service NSW cyber incident

Earlier this year Service NSW was the target of a malicious phishing attack. Data held within the email accounts of 47 Service NSW staff members was illegally accessed.

Commissioner's Practice Note 013: Payroll Tax Commissioner's practice note on shares & options

Payroll Tax Commissioner's practice note on shares & options explains payroll tax liability on wages which are provided in the form of shares and options.

COVID-19 (coronavirus) and parking space levy

Commissioner's Practice Note 004v2 Foreign Surcharges and discretionary Trusts

An updated version of the CPN on foreign surcharge and discretionary trust explains section 104JA of the Duties Act 1997 and section 5D of the Land Tax Act 1956.

HomeBuilder program

HomeBuilder will provide eligible owner-occupiers (including first home buyers) with a grant of $25,000 to build a new home or substantially renovate an existing home

State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Act 2020

State Revenue Legislation Further Amendment Act 2020 received assent on 24 June 2020. The amendments to the the Duties Act 1997, the Land Tax Act 1956 and the Land Tax Management Act 1956 made by that Act commenced from that...

Revenue Ruling DUT 049 Transfers in Relation to Managed Investment Schemes

This Duties revenue ruling on Transfers in relation to Managed Investment Schemes provides guidance on the application of section 54A of the Duties Act 1997.

A Fairer Fines System for NSW – The Fines Amendment Act 2019, effective from 1 July 2020

A Fairer Fines System for NSW – The Fines Amendment Act 2019, effective from 1 July 2020

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2020 Payroll Tax annual reconciliation availability

The 2020 Payroll Tax annual reconciliation will be available from Monday 22 June 2020. The due date for lodgement and payment of the 2020 annual reconciliation has been extended to 30 October 2020. This extension is only available for the...