A guide to understanding Land Tax Part 6: Principal place of residence exemption

A guide to understanding Land Tax Part 6: Principal place of residence exemption

In this Part 6 in our series of articles on land tax we examine the principal place of residence (PPR) exemption and the requirements to satisfy the exemption under the Land Tax Act 2005 (Vic) (LTA).

Windfall Gains Tax - legislation released – certain concessions granted

Windfall Gains Tax - legislation released – certain concessions granted

In line with the 2021/22 Victorian Budget announcements and following targeted consultations with various stakeholders, the Victorian Government has recently tabled a Bill to introduce the windfall gains tax - Windfall Gains Tax and State Taxation and Other Acts Further Amendment Bill 2021 (Bill).

A Guide to Understanding Land Tax: Part 7 - Primary Production Exemption

A Guide to Understanding Land Tax: Part 7 - Primary Production Exemption

This is part 7 of our Land Tax Series which aims to deconstruct the various aspects of the complex land tax legislation.

A guide to understanding Land Tax Part 8: Charities, sporting clubs, not for profits and other exemptions

A guide to understanding Land Tax Part 8: Charities, sporting clubs, not for profits and other exemptions

In this Part 8 in our series of articles on land tax we examine the charities exemption as well as some other exemptions under the Land Tax Act 2005 (Vic) (LTA).

A Guide to Understanding Land Tax: Part 9 – Objections

A Guide to Understanding Land Tax: Part 9 – Objections

To recap: land tax is a state and territory tax levied on the total taxable value of land held by taxpayers in particular jurisdictions. Land tax is assessed on a calendar year basis on the land you own at midnight on 31 December.

Managing Tax and Revenue Office Audits During COVID-19

Managing Tax and Revenue Office Audits During COVID-19

As the impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt across Australia, federal and state governments continue to take measures to stimulate the economy and provide financial assistance to taxpayers.

Primary production land tax exemption knocked back – the Annat case

Primary production land tax exemption knocked back – the Annat case

Annat v Commissioner of State Revenue [2020] VSC 108 (Annat) highlights the real risk faced by some farm owners in qualifying for a primary production land tax exemption .

Due to the Victorian State Revenue Office’s approach and scrutiny on primary production lands of late, traditional farming land owners are finding that they now must understand the difficult legislative requirements surrounding primary production land tax exemptions, the resulting structuring and record keeping requirements to ensure that they are not unintentionally exposing themselves to large land tax liabilities.