📘 Pay-roll Tax Relief (COVID-19 Response) Act 2020
016 of 2020Assented 20 April 2020
This Act provided temporary payroll tax relief to WA businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. It exempted certain wages from payroll tax during specific periods in 2020 to alleviate economic hardship.
Impact
WA businesses, particularly small businesses and those receiving JobKeeper payments, benefited from reduced payroll tax obligations. The Act aimed to help businesses retain employees and maintain operations during the pandemic.
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