News and updates

You are invited to join us at our education roadshow taking place throughout Victoria this May and June.

If you are accepting bookings for short stays in Victorian property, you may need to register for the short stay levy to lodge and pay your returns.

We have released our calendar of webinars and in-person roadshows.

At the request of industry, the penalty tax amnesty following the Oliver Hume decision – which was due to expire today – has been extended for a further 3 months. The program will end on 30 June 2025.

Reminder: the penalty tax amnesty following the Oliver Hume decision, which opened in October 2024, closes 31 March 2025.

We have published Revenue Ruling PTA-042 Application of regional rate.

Booking platforms and owners/tenants (that accept short stay bookings directly without using a booking platform) must register for the short stay levy.

We have recently updated our website to help you understand the legislation surrounding the economic entitlement provisions of the Duties Act 2000 and how to pay when a duty liability arises.

You are invited to join us at the State Revenue Office’s upcoming online education sessions.

We have published revenue ruling LTA-009v2 land tax – charity exemption, which replaces LTA-009.