News and updates

Booking platforms and owners/tenants (that accept short stay bookings directly without using a booking platform) must register for the short stay levy.

We have recently updated our website to help you understand the legislation surrounding the economic entitlement provisions of the Duties Act 2000 and how to pay when a duty liability arises.

You are invited to join us at the State Revenue Office’s upcoming online education sessions.

We have published revenue ruling LTA-009v2 land tax – charity exemption, which replaces LTA-009.

Notifications for vacant residential land tax and the land tax absentee owner surcharge are due by 15 January 2025.

Booking platforms and owners or tenants that accept short stay bookings without a booking platform can now register for the short stay levy through our online portal.

On Friday 13 December 2024, the Victorian Government announced changes to the congestion levy, pending Royal Assent.

Our customer service centre is closing over the Christmas-New Year period. 

The State Taxation Further Amendment Act 2024 received Royal Assent on Tuesday 3 December 2024.

At the request of industry, the Commissioner has extended the voluntary disclosure program and penalty tax amnesty to include requests for private rulings on capital raisings in landholders.