Update @ 2 December 2016
The Backpacker Tax has been voted in to be set at 15%. Tax on superannuation for backpackers is also set at 65%.
The Australian government is likely to pass legislation to affix the Backpacker Tax at 15%. This is a significant reduction from the 32.5% planned to be implemented on 1 January 2017.
The taxing on superannuation for backpackers will also be set for 65%, rather than the 95% proposed earlier.
This is a huge relief to Working Holiday and Work and Holiday visa holders to Australia. The lower taxes will allow them to save, spend and travel around Australia more.
The breakthrough came about as the Greens supported the coalition government’s 15% tax rate.
The changes are likely and we will update this space once the confirmation is available.
Sources:
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-01/backpacker-tax-passes-senate/8084334
http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-12-01/backpacker-tax-set-to-pass/8084334
This information is accurate on 1 December 2016
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