16/12/2022
The ATO has released two draft publications that focus on employee vs contractor classification for tax and superannuation purposes. Correct classification of an employee is important to ensure that both the business and the worker satisfy their tax and superannuation obligations correctly. On 15 December 2023, the ATO released the following two draft publications for […]
27/10/2022
In a recent policy update, the Government of India issued regulations enabling Foreign Educational Institutions to establish an International Branch Campus (IBC) or Offshore Education Centre (OEC) in International Financial Services Centres (IFSC) in the Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City) in India. This much anticipated legislation is welcome news for Australian universities looking to […]
25/05/2022
Further to legislation passed in November 2021, current proposed amendments to Victoria’s Windfall Gains Tax expands exemption for universities. Introduction of Bill includes a further exemption State Taxation and Treasury Legislation Amendment Bill 2022 (part 8) provides an exemption from the Windfall Gains Tax for land owned by a university in certain circumstances. Background The […]
23/11/2021
With world-class education, Australia boasts many opportunities for education providers. However with changes in funding and market conditions, long-term strategic advice from SW accountants & advisors can make all the difference. Education providers are adapting to digital delivery of courses, international student enrolment fluctuations and navigating funding – whether through fees, government grants or investments. […]
15/10/2021
Changes to charity land tax exemption to increase University land tax bills. The recently released Windfall Gains Tax and State Taxation and Other Acts Further Amendment Bill 2021 has introduced Victoria’s new Windfall Gains Tax and included changes to the charity exemption for land tax. This should be considered closely by Universities that hold land […]
01/06/2021
The Chinese Tax Authorities have announced that the VAT concessions advised as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic will be ending on 31 March 2021. Further to the article below we have been advised that the latest interpretation by a number of local Chinese tax authorities is that: “Chinese VAT will not apply […]
08/04/2021
The University of Melbourne has successfully argued that land tax is not payable with respect to land, situated on campus, that is leased to a student accommodation provider. Background The University of Melbourne (the University) entered into a number of agreements including the Project Deed, an agreement for lease, and an operator’s side deed between […]