COVID-19 and payroll tax relief extension

As part of the Northern Territory Government’s Jobs Rescue and Recovery Plan Business Hardship Package, payroll tax relief has been extended to further support eligible businesses that have experienced substantial hardship due to COVID-19.

The relief was initially available for six months from April 2020, which aligned with the six returns between March and August 2020.

This relief has now been extended and is available for a total of 14 months from April 2020, which aligns with the 14 returns between March 2020 and April 2021.

Further details about what relief is available and how to apply can be found at the Territory Revenue Office’s COVID-19 and payroll tax relief webpage.

The webpage will be updated over time to provide additional information regarding relief measures in the Northern Territory going forward.