COVID-19 State Government Support

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its significant impact on local businesses, industry sectors and jobs, the South Australian Government has announced stimulus and budget packages to support community organisations.

SANFL recommends Clubs seek independent professional advice to understand what schemes Clubs may be eligible for, as well as seeking support in applying.

SANFL will endeavour to keep this page updated, however Clubs are encouraged to ensure they have the most relevant and up to date information by visiting https://www.treasury.sa.gov.au/

15 month waiver of payroll tax for businesses and business groups with annual Australian grouped wages below $4m.

6 month waiver of payroll tax due over the period January 2021 to June 2021 for businesses receiving JobKeeper from 4 January 2021.

Up to a 9 month deferral of payroll tax for businesses with a payroll greater than $4m adversely effected by COVID-19.

Extended repayment arrangements for deferred payroll tax are also available.

Payroll tax exemption on all JobKeeper payments, and a payroll tax exemption on wages paid to new eligible apprentices and trainees for the first 12 months.

Land tax reforms from 1 July 2020 provided an estimated reduction in private land tax bills of $189m over 3 years.

Additional relief increases the land tax transition fund providing support to taxpayers impacted by changes to the aggregation of land. Relief will be increased from 50% to 100% off the relevant increase in an eligible taxpayer’s land tax assessment in 2020-21. All other criteria remain unchanged.

Landlords can receive up to a 50% reduction on their 2019-20 land tax liability on affected properties, where they have provided relief to affected tenants or lost income due to a vacancy.

Commercial owner-occupiers who own the land where they operate their business will be eligible to receive relief of 25% off their 2019-20 land tax liabilities where they are eligible for the JobKeeper payment from 31 October 2020, and have annual turnover of not more than $50m.

Businesses and individuals paying land tax quarterly in 2019-20 were able to defer payment of third and fourth quarter instalments for up to six months.

Total land tax relief is estimated to be $237m over 3 years.

Businesses and families will save hundreds of dollars each year on their water bills.

From 1 July 2020, average businesses receive savings of around $1 400 , while average households are saving approximately $200 each year.

In total, South Australians will benefit from $186m worth of water and sewerage bill savings in 2020-21.

The Small Business Grant program provides support to South Australian small businesses that are highly impacted by the COVID19 pandemic.

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