State Taxes and Duties

The Australian states and territories levy various taxes on businesses and individuals, including payroll tax, land tax, and duties on transfers and acquisitions.. Interpreting and complying with this multitude of taxes, only some of which are harmonised across state borders, poses significant challenges for Australian businesses and state revenue agencies alike. Many jurisdictions are enacting more comprehensive anti-avoidance and business entity rules in key state taxes - for example, those applying to trusts or corporate groups - and there is increasing litigation on state taxes in courts around the country.