News and updates

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.

The State Revenue Office 2023–24 Annual Review is now available.

From 1 January 2025, the short stay levy will apply to short stays in Victorian properties where a fee is charged, after the Short Stay Levy Act 2024 received Royal Assent on 29 October 2024.

On 21 October 2024, the Victorian Government announced a new temporary off-the-plan land transfer (stamp) duty concession.

Following consultation, we have published new ruling DA-068.