Short Stay Levy Tax

In August 2024, the Victorian State Government announced that the Short Stay Levy, introduced in the Victorian Housing Statement in September 2023,will come into effect from 1 January 2025. 

The Short Stay Levy Bill 2024 was introduced into Parliament on 27 August 2024 and introduces a 7.5% levy on all short stay accommodation bookings, including bookings made through platforms. 

Accommodation businesses may have to pay the short stay levy if you accept a booking for a stay in Victorian accommodation that is less than 28 consecutive day and charge a fee for the stay.

Some Handy Links 

  1. How to obtain a private ruling - https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/request-private-ruling
  2. How to join SRO (State Revenue Office)  subscriber email list - Become a subscriber | State Revenue Office
  3. GST ruling - GSTR 2012/6 | Legal database

 

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