GST and Other Rates 2008-09
The following rates of tax apply for the 2008-09 financial year:
Goods and Services Tax
The GST is a broad-based consumption tax. The rate of 10% was introduced from 1 July 2000 and is yet to change.
| Description |
Rate % |
| Goods & Services Tax (GST) | 10 |
Luxury Car Tax
From 1 July 2008, the increased LCT rate applies to certain vehicles over the LCT threshold ($57,180 for the 2008-09 year). Amendments to the LCT legislation that increased the rate have also made a number of concessions available. For more details on these, and administrative advice for vehicle suppliers, see the Tax Office Luxury Car Tax page.
| Description |
Rate % |
| Luxury Car Tax (LCT) | 33 |
Fringe Benefits Tax
FBT is imposed on the grossed-up taxable value of the benefits provided, subject to a number of exemptions and reductions. Unlike other taxes, the FBT year runs from 1 April to 31 March.
| Description |
Rate % |
| Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) | 46.5 |
Wine Equalisation Tax
| Description |
Rate % |
| Wine Equalisation Tax (WET) | 29 |
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