Payroll Tax Exemption for Employees Volunteering to Fight Bushfires
Source: Victoria. Treasurer. Media Release
"Victorian businesses whose staff had volunteered to deal with the recent bushfires have been urged to apply for an exemption to their payroll taxes. Treasurer John Lenders said the Government was keen to take the financial burden off businesses that had staff helping with the massive relief and recovery efforts following the Black Saturday bushfires.“Victoria’s bosses have been very generous with their staff and it is appropriate that they get some recognition for their help,” Mr Lenders said.“Without an army of volunteers helping to put out the fires, provide emergency relief and rebuild our communities the recent bushfire would have been even more devastating. I encourage any employer with workers volunteering to help bushfire affected communities to apply for this tax relief.”