Deferring Qld Payroll Tax Payment due to coronavirus (COVID-19)

Eligibility

As of Tuesday 17 March, all businesses are now eligible for the deferral of payment and do not need to pay payroll tax before 31 July 2020.

How to apply

If you are eligible, then you can apply by completing the “online payroll tax deferral application form”.

You can apply at any time the relief package is available. Once/if approved the date of your deferral will begin from the March return which is due 7 April, 2020 or from the next return that is due.

See below for deferred due dates:

Next Steps

The Qld government will send a confirmation email if your application was successful. If you require further assistance or have any questions, please contact your usual Mazars advisor or alternatively can contact one of our experts.

Information Source: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/running-business/employing/payroll-tax/lodging/coronavirus-tax-relief

Current as at: 20/03/2020

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