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TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT COVID-19 recovery support
T he following information details a range of different funding and support packages available to those businesses, venue owners and operators, employers, employees and volunteers in the hospitality industry who have been affected by the impacts of COVID-19 in Tasmania. Government Fees and Charges Fact sheet page 19 The Government will freeze, waive or cap fees and charges for small businesses, including: • Water and electricity bills will be waived for the first quarterly bill received after 1 April 2020 for small business customers on Tariff 22, 94, 82 or 75, including those small businesses on market contracts that could access those tariffs. • Electricity prices will be capped, and water prices will be frozen next financial year. • The Government will freeze all fees and charges subject to the Government Fee Units Act 1997. The Government will also waive the roads component of motor tax and vehicle registration where that business has been significantly impacted by measures taken to manage COVID-19. The Government will also waive land tax for 2020-21 for commercial property owners financially impacted by COVID-19, where the land tax is paid by the business owner. Liquor license fees reductions and waivers Fact sheet page 19 A 50 per cent discount on liquor licencing fees and a waiver of all application fees for the calendar year 2020, back dated to 1 January 2020.
Payroll tax relief Fact sheet page 19
The Government will extend the previously announced Payroll tax waivers for the hospitality, tourism and seafood sectors and for Tasmanian businesses with payrolls less than $5 million which have been impacted by COVID-19 to ensure that these businesses will pay no payroll taxes for the entire 2019-20 year. This measure will be delivered through a combination of payroll tax refunds and waivers. For advice contact the State Revenue Office on (03) 6166 4400 or taxhelp@treasury.tas.gov.au or visit sro.tas.gov.au/payroll-tax for more details. Small Business Emergency Support Grant Fact sheet page 25 To assistant affected small businesses in identified industries, grant payments of $2 500 are now immediately available. To apply, visit www.business.tas.gov.au and complete the online application form. To apply you will need to supply information to confirm your eligibility. For advice on eligibility or for assistance with your application please call Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or email ask@business.tas.gov.au Small Business Hardship Grant Fact sheet page 25 To assist the longer-term impact on Tasmanian small businesses, $15 000 grants will be made available for small businesses sectors that are experiencing severe financial hardship. Applications for the Small Business Hardship Grant will open shortly through www.business.tas.gov.au Businesses should first apply for the Small Business Emergency Support Grant, however a successful application does not mean automatic entry or approval for a Small Business Hardship Grant. For advice on eligibility or for assistance with your application please call Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or email ask@business.tas.gov.au
For advice and more details please contact Business Tasmania on 1800 440 026 or email ask@business.tas.gov.au
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