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COVID-19 Tax Relief Measures NSW
Australian Government · Australia
Tax relief support is available for eligible New South Wales businesses impacted by COVID-19. Support includes payroll tax deferral arrangements and a 50% reduction in 2021/22 payroll tax liability for eligible businesses.
Duration
2021/22 financial year
Location
New South Wales
Who Can Apply
• Must be a New South Wales business impacted by COVID-19
• Must be a payroll tax customer for the payroll tax reduction measure
• Total grouped Australian wages for the 2021/22 financial year must be 10000000 or less
• Eligible if the business received a 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant or JobSaver payment
• Alternatively, if no 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant or JobSaver payment was received, the business may qualify by demonstrating a 30% decline in turnover
• The turnover decline must be measured over a minimum 14-day period during the Greater Sydney lockdown from 2021-06-26 to 2021-11-30
• The turnover comparison period must be against the same period in 2019 or 2020
Available to New South Wales businesses impacted by COVID-19. A 50% reduction in 2021/22 payroll tax liability applies to payroll tax customers eligible for a 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant or JobSaver payment whose total grouped Australian wages for the 2021/22 financial year are $10 million or less. Businesses with total grouped wages of $10 million or less that did not receive a 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant or JobSaver payment may still be eligible if they can demonstrate a 30% decline in turnover during a minimum 14-day period during the Greater Sydney lockdown from 26 June to 30 November 2021 compared to the same period in 2019 or 2020.
What's Funded
This program provides tax relief rather than direct project funding. Eligible businesses can access payroll tax deferral arrangements and reductions in payroll tax liability.Expected Outcomes
Reduced payroll tax burden and cash flow relief for New South Wales businesses impacted by COVID-19.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
other
Keywords
COVID-19tax reliefpayroll taxNew South WalesJobSaver2021 COVID-19 Business Grantbusiness supportRevenue NSW
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the COVID-19 Tax Relief Measures NSW?
The COVID-19 Tax Relief Measures NSW is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia. Tax relief support is available for eligible New South Wales businesses impacted by COVID-19. Support includes payroll tax deferral arrangements and a 50% reduction in 2021/22 payroll tax liability for eligible businesses.
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Who is eligible for the COVID-19 Tax Relief Measures NSW?
- Must be a New South Wales business impacted by COVID-19
- Must be a payroll tax customer for the payroll tax reduction measure
- Total grouped Australian wages for the 2021/22 financial year must be 10000000 or less
- Eligible if the business received a 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant or JobSaver payment
- Alternatively, if no 2021 COVID-19 Business Grant or JobSaver payment was received, the business may qualify by demonstrating a 30% decline in turnover
- The turnover decline must be measured over a minimum 14-day period during the Greater Sydney lockdown from 2021-06-26 to 2021-11-30
- The turnover comparison period must be against the same period in 2019 or 2020
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What activities are funded?
This program provides tax relief rather than direct project funding. Eligible businesses can access payroll tax deferral arrangements and reductions in payroll tax liability.
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How do I apply for the COVID-19 Tax Relief Measures NSW?
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