Short Term Accommodation Association Australia (STAAA)’s Post

Don’t forget the petition closes on Sunday 13th of October, please keep sharing and encouraging ALL Victorian Residents to sign ASAP. This Bill, if passed, will affect all Victorian residents who travel in their own State and book short-term rental accommodation. Not only does this Bill propose a 7.5% state wide tax, it also gives local government areas powers to introduce additional taxes on top of the 7.5% statewide tax and will allow them to introduce additional regulations also including caps or possible bans. This will result in your future stays being more expensive and you having limited accommodation options. Owner corporations will also be given powers to restrict and ban STRA too. It will also set a precedent in Australia for all other states and territories to follow. Even if you don’t live in Victoria, please keep sharing the petition this week with your friends, family, networks and across social media platforms and groups. Sign and share petition here: https://lnkd.in/eHXMUPWB

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, Kristy Rogers, Short Term Accommodation Association Australia (STAAA) Committee Member, and Keiran Craig-Jones, Short Term Accommodation Association Australia (STAAA) Executive Director, were once again back at Victoria Parliament, representing and supporting our members. 🏛️ As you may know, yesterday Victorian Opposition Leader John Pesutto vowed to dump the state’s controversial ‘Airbnb tax’ if elected, stating holiday-makers shouldn’t pay for Labor’s financial mismanagement. 💼 Pesutto also emphasised that Victoria’s controversial ‘Airbnb tax’ would be scrapped as a top priority under a Coalition government. However, these statements were vague because it is NOT an Airbnb tax; it is a short-term rental accommodation (STRA) tax. 🏡 We sought clarification on the Liberal Party’s exact position and have confirmed through Brad Rowswell MP (Shadow Treasurer) that they plan to repeal the 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 in its entirety if elected in November 2026. ✅ It wasn’t clear from the initial announcement whether they would repeal the entire Bill or only the tax element, so we made sure to confirm this crucial detail. While we appreciate the Liberal Party’s clarification and ongoing support, we are still relying on the crossbench to 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 the Short Stay Levy Bill. 🛑 It doesn't make sense to introduce a Bill only to repeal it with a change of government. 🌀 Stay tuned for updates as the debate on the Short Stay Levy Bill unfolds tomorrow! 📢 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭! 💪✨ #STAAA #ShortStayLevy #STRA #STRATax #VictoriaParliament #SupportShortTermAccommodation #RepealTheBill #OpposeShortStayLevy #VictorianPolitics #HolidayRental #CrossbenchSupport #HousingPolicy #LiberalParty #BradRowswell #JohnPesutto #STAAA #VicPol

Financial update France October 24 Katriona Murray from our office in the Poitou Charentes, Limousin & Aquitaine region share her regular update on what you need to know as an expat and tax resident in France over the coming months. Need to know more? Check out her article below: https://lnkd.in/ep_v-xrz #livinginFrance #taxinFrance #expatfinance

Business owners may travel to visit customers, attend conferences, check on vendors and for other purposes. Managing tax-deductible travel costs can help ensure compliance and maximize tax savings. Assuming you meet the tax law requirements, there are a number of deductible business travel expenses. They include: air, train or bus fare to the destination; baggage fees; car rental expenses or the cost of using your vehicle; tolls; parking; transportation at the destination (such as taxis); lodging; tips and dry cleaning. Meal expenses are generally 50% deductible. The business travel deduction rules can be complicated. If you’re uncertain about the tax treatment of your expenses, contact us. www.albrightcpas.com #albrightandassociates #albrightcpas #cpa #business #travel #taxes #expenses #reno #renonv #nevada

In our latest Tax Technical Update, we explore the Federal Government’s proposed build-to-rent (BTR) tax concessions. These aim to increase the supply of accommodation available for public rent at a time when there is an acute shortage of Australian residential rental accommodation. While the measures clearly provide an incentive for foreign resident investors to invest in BTR projects in Australia, it remains to be seen as to the attractiveness of these measures, and whether the commercial reality of constructing and holding these developments is viable for developers and BTR operators. Find out more. #buildtorent #taxconcessions #taxincentives

Dispelling Myths About Timeshare Taxes and Club Membership When it comes to timeshare ownership, the myths and misconceptions surrounding timeshare taxes and club membership can often create unnecessary confusion... Read More: https://zurl.co/1Ap1 #travel #management #timesharetaxes

Conventions: ✔ Travel expenses for conventions are deductible if attendance benefits your trade or business. ✔ Special rules apply to conventions outside North America. #TaxTips #TaxSavings #TaxSeason #Deductions #TravelExpenses #TaxPlanning #SmallBusinessTax #TaxTime #FreelancerTaxes #TaxHacks #IRSUpdates #FileYourTaxes #TaxAdvice #TaxRefund #BusinessExpenses

CALCULATE REFUND IN 2 MINUTES! FOR YOUR TRAVEL EXPENSES! #taxreturn #accountants #sydneyaustralia #australia #taxtips #taxtipsandtricks #salary #blacktown #taxrefund #taxes #melbourne

Maximize Your Savings with Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)! 💼✈️ Discover how LTA can make your vacations more affordable while saving on taxes. Click the link in bio for all your tax queries. #Enrichwise #Indiatax #LeaveTravelAllowance #LTATips #TaxSavings #TravelSmart #FinancialPlanning #EmployeeBenefits #TravelHacks

Maximize Your Savings with Leave Travel Allowance (LTA)! 💼✈️ Discover how LTA can make your vacations more affordable while saving on taxes. Click the link in bio for all your tax queries. #Enrichwise #Indiatax #LeaveTravelAllowance #LTATips #TaxSavings #TravelSmart #FinancialPlanning #EmployeeBenefits #TravelHacks