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Land tax reforms
A package of changes to land tax was announced by the Premier, Mr David Bartlett, on December 10 2009.

The State Revenue Office will be administering these changes, which include:
  • A rebate on land tax for businesses in 2009-10, where the total land-holdings of the land owner are at least $350 000;
  • Land tax exemption for shacks with a land value of up to $500 000 from 1 July 2010;
  • Up to two years refund of land tax for first home builders; and
  • An exemption from land tax for Home Businesses.

Applications for the new business land tax rebate are now available. For more information on how to apply for the Land Tax Rebate click here.

If you are an eligible business land owner, and you wish to register for one of our Information Sessions held in Launceston on 17 February or Hobart on 19 February, click here.

  Recent News
Registrations open for Land Tax Rebate Information Sessions
Eligible owners who are applying for the Land Tax Rebate are invited to an Information Session to assist them with their application process. More...

Penalty Tax policy review consultation
The SRO is currently reviewing its Penalty Tax policy. We are inviting all taxpayers and their representatives to participate in a consultation process to aid in this policy review. More...

New Taxpayer Charter released
In light of feedback from you, the SRO has reviewed our Taxpayer Charter. More...

Compliance Consultation Program
The SRO is asking for stakeholders who are interested in participating in a consultatino program for compliance to register their interest. More...

First Home Owner Grant applicant prosecuted for making false statements
A First Home Owner Grant applicant has been found guilty of failing to disclose his spouse’s prior interest in residential property. More...

New Announcements on Land Tax Rebate applications
Applications for the Land Tax Rebate are now available. For other information, or to access the applications, click here.

Successful prosecution for false statements on a First Home Owner Grant Application
The Commissioner of State Revenue, Wendy Sawford, today reminded First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) applicants not to make false statements in FHOG applications. To read the media release click here.

Second Instalment Notice Delayed
The State Revenue Office advises that the issue of second instalment reminder notices for land tax has been delayed whilst the process for administration of the new land tax rebate is developed. More...

Letter to the Editor on Land Tax Rebate
The Commissioner of State Revenue has sent a Letter to the Editor. To read the letter click here.

Legislation changes
The Taxation and Related Legislation (Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2009 Received Royal Assent on 11 December 2009. A new guideline has been loaded to this website.

Revised Ruling on the Evidence of Value Requirements of the Duties Act 2001
A revised Public Ruling on the Evidence of Value Requirements of the Duties Act 2001 has been finalised and is now available
Boost to First Home Owner Grant ends 31 December 2009
Although, the Federal Government’s boost to the first home owner grant scheme will end on 31 December this year, first home buyers do not need to lodge their applications nor have their financed finalised by that date. Applications which meet the eligibility criteria will continue to be accepted after that date. More ...

Change to market rate of interest
The State Revenue Office (SRO) is changing the way that it charges interest on outstanding state tax liabilities to more closely reflect market conditions. More...

Information Exchange
For the purpose of administering
Tasmanian Taxation Laws, we exchange information with other State Revenue Offices and the ATO to assist in the proper identification and accurate assessment of taxation liabilities. More ...
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