A teleconference was held on Thursday 20 October 2016 to consult with software developers affected by the new legislative measures related to withholding rules and payroll reporting for 2016-17.
From 1 January 2017 working holiday makers will be taxed at 15% on earnings up to $37,000. Ordinary marginal tax rates will apply after that. They will no longer be entitled to claim the tax free threshold.
Employers of working holiday makers will be required to undertake a simple, once-off registration with the ATO to be able to withhold tax at this new rate. Employers who do not register will be required to withhold tax at the 32.5% rate.
In addition, from 1 July 2017 the rate of tax on the Departing Australia Superannuation Payment (DASP) for working holiday makers will be increased to 65%.
For more information, see How DASP is taxed.
25 October 2016 – A summary of the changes discussed in the teleconference is now available. Draft specifications will be issued for feedback within 3 weeks.
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