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Land tax

May apply if you own property other than your home.

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Understanding land tax

Learn what land tax is and who needs to pay it.

New to land tax

Understand land tax and your first assessment.

Land tax calculator

Estimate your land tax in Victoria.

Exemptions and concessions for land tax

Certain properties may be exempt or eligible for concessions.

Paying land tax

Options for payments, refunds and relief.

Managing your land tax

View, change or object to your land tax information.

Ownership structures and changes

Guidance for joint owners, buyers, sellers and estates.

Absentee owner surcharge

Land tax surcharge rules for absentee ownership.

Companies and trusts

Rules and requirements for trusts and grouped corporations.

What is land tax?

Land tax is an annual tax on the total value of taxable land owned in Victoria, excluding exempt properties like your home. It applies to investment residential properties, commercial properties and vacant land.

Understanding land tax

Online services

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Calculators

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Value capture for Suburban Rail Loop

Today the Victorian Government announced that value capture will be applied to help fund the Suburban Rail Loop.

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Land tax overview

Join us to learn more about land tax and how to easily manage your obligations using our online portal My Land Tax.

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Understanding your land tax assessment

This video provides an overview of land tax assessments.

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Useful information

Legislation and regulations