News and media releases

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

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...

Revenue ruling: DUT 041 v2

Revenue Ruling DUT 041 has been amended to clarify that certain acquisition are not liable to landholder duty.

Commissioner's practice note: COVID-19 (coronavirus) and insurance premium

This practice note provides guidance for Insurers dealing with issues arising from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Frequently asked questions

COVID-19 (coronavirus) and fines and fees

Commissioner's practice note: Emergency services levy

Outlines how the legislation is administered for the emergency services levy.

Electronic duties for professionals

Commencing Monday 4 May 2020, all complex duties assessments must be lodged through our eDuties service.

COVID-19 (coronavirus) and Revenue NSW

The NSW Government has announced tax relief measures to help businesses impacted by COVID-19.

Government announces payroll tax relief in response to COVID-19

There will be payroll tax relief for businesses with grouped Australian wages no more than $10 million for the 2019/20 financial year and from 1 July 2020 the payroll tax threshold will increase to $1 million.

Surcharge land tax on discretionary trusts

Deadline for amending affected trust deeds extended until 2020.