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Betting tax

Betting tax is a tax on betting operators’ betting transactions with customers in Queensland.

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Betting operators pay this tax. Betting tax is calculated on the taxable wagering revenue of their betting transactions with customers in Queensland.

Betting tax is not the same as gaming licensing, which is administered by the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation.

Once you register with us for betting tax, you’ll need to lodge returns to self-assess your tax liability.

Find out about lodging betting tax returns.

As a betting operator, once you reach the annual threshold of $300,000, you must register with us for betting tax and lodge monthly and annual returns.

Learn about registering for betting tax.

The monthly returns and payments are due by the 21st of each month. If a due date is on a weekend or a public holiday, the return is due the next business day.

The annual return, which includes June figures, is due on 21 July.

See the due dates for betting tax returns.

The current rate is 20%. It’s applied to a betting operator’s taxable wagering revenue that exceeds the annual threshold ($300,000).

Read about betting tax rate and threshold.