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The Commissioner has updated payroll tax and duties public rulings and practice directions. See the updated rulings and direction.

Queensland Government - Queensland Revenue Office
Queensland Government - Queensland Revenue Office

Change of status

Issued date
9 October 2024

Payroll tax

Occurs when a certain event requires you to lodge a final return to change your employer status, such as the first day you, as an employer:

  • cease to employ anywhere in Australia
  • become a group member or the designated group employer
  • cease to be the designated group employer or part of a group
  • appoint an administrator (receiver and manager or liquidator), or come to the end of a period of administration.