State taxes can be complex and vary significantly across jurisdictions, making local expertise essential.

Our advisers work collaboratively across our national network to deliver consistent, practical advice tailored to your business needs. Whether you're expanding operations, restructuring, or managing property transactions, we help you stay compliant with relevant state legislation while identifying opportunities for efficiency and savings.

We support clients with:

Payroll tax

Payroll tax is a state-based levy that requires employers to pay tax on wages paid to their employees once certain thresholds are met.

The requirements and rates differ between states, and it applies to a wide range of employment arrangements, including both full-time staff and contractors.

While payroll tax is generally applicable to most businesses with substantial wage bills, certain exemptions and concessions may be available depending on the nature of your workforce and the jurisdiction in which you operate.

Accurately determining your obligations, and eligibility for exemptions, is essential to remain compliant and optimise your tax position.

Our team combines extensive knowledge of state-specific payroll tax legislation with practical experience across diverse industries.

We provide expert guidance on monthly and annual return lodgements, as well as thorough analysis of employee and contractor classifications to ensure your workforce is correctly assessed under state rules.

Land tax

Land tax is a state-imposed levy, requiring landholders to pay an annual tax to the relevant state authority.

This obligation applies to all forms of land ownership, regardless of whether the property is vacant or occupied. The scope of land tax covers residential, commercial, and investment properties.

While the tax is broadly applied, certain circumstances may allow for exemptions.

Identifying eligibility for these exemptions is important to ensure compliance and potentially reduce your tax liability.

Our team possesses extensive industry knowledge, enabling us to advise you on the most effective and practical solutions for your land tax obligations.

By leveraging both our state-based resources and the broader expertise of our national firm, we ensure that you have access to the right professionals with the relevant experience to meet your specific requirements.

Stamp duty

Stamp duty applies to a wide range of transactions, including property acquisitions, asset transfers, and business restructures.

The rules and rates vary across jurisdictions, and additional surcharges may apply in certain circumstances, such as purchases involving foreign entities or residential land.

This tax can significantly impact the cost and structure of a transaction, making it essential to understand your obligations and plan accordingly.

Whether you're purchasing property, subdividing land, or undertaking a corporate restructure, stamp duty should be considered early in the process to avoid unexpected liabilities and ensure compliance.

Whether you are looking to restructure your organisation, sell assets, purchase property or subdivide your land, our team can help.

We have extensive experience ranging from assisting clients with corporate reconstruction exemptions, foreign surcharge advice and state duty lodgements.

By combining local expertise with national insight, we ensure you have access to the right professionals to help you manage all state taxes effectively and make informed decisions.

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