...Information Sessions August 2008
RevenueSA will be conducting free information sessions in Adelaide for Legal, Accounting, Conveyancing and Payroll Professionals during August.
These information sessions will address topical matters in relation to South Australian state taxation and provides the opportunity to ask questions. Full details here.
...Pay-roll Tax Harmonisation
From 1 July 2008, a number of changes have been made to the South Australian Pay-roll Tax Act 1971 to harmonise key aspects of its pay-roll tax system with those of other jurisdictions.
The legislation will take effect from 1 July 2008. Accordingly you will need to ensure you understand the changes to the legislative requirements. Please note that these legislative changes do not impact the 2007/2008 annual reconciliation.
More information in respect to these changes can be found here.
...General Exemption 26
RevenueSA has issued a Circular to reflect recent advice provided to this Office regarding the interpretation of General Exemption 26. The Circular is available here.
...State Budget 2008-2009
As part of the State Budget, the Treasurer announced a First Home Bonus Grant (FHBG) of up to $4,000.
The FHBG is in addition to the $7,000 First Home Owner Grant and replaces the First Home Concession scheme for first home buyers who have entered into a first home contract on or after 5 June 2008 subject to applicants meeting the eligibility criteria for the FHOG.
Further details are available here and also on Circular 288. This Circular contains details of all taxation measures contained in the Budget.
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