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ATO clamps down on ‘illicit’ alcohol
The Australian Tax Office has issued a warning to retailers about ‘illicit alcohol’, on which duty has not been paid, entering the market.
Alcohol re-packaging allowances rescinded by ATO
Measures which allowed venues to repackage kegged beer and were relaxed to allow the production of hand sanitiser are being rolled back by the ATO.
Corporate tax paid by major brewers unveiled by ATO
In the latest tax disclosures from the Australian Tax Office, it was revealed that neither of the country’s two major brewers paid corporate tax last year.
Study shows decrease in lockdown beer drinking
The latest report from researchers at Monash University using data from the Australian Tax Office, rather than self-reported polls, has shown a net decrease in beer drinking.
Beer repackaging exemptions extended by ATO
The easing of rules allowing venues to repackage duty-paid kegged beer and cocktails for takeaway is being extended until next year according to the ATO.
Excise hike paused for first time in 37 years
Alcohol excise rise is paused for the first time in 37 years due to a fall in the Consumer Price Index as a result of COVID-19.
ATO figures reveal brewers’ tax contributions
The ATO’s release of tax transparency figures revealed that CUB’s parent company did not pay any corporate tax for the fifth year running, but it’s a bit more complicated than that, according to experts.
Venues face fines for selling growlers without manufacturer licence
Venues face fines of up to $23,100 if they offer growlers poured from kegs taxed at concessional rates without an alcohol manufacturer licence, following changes to beer excise rules.
Beer excise changes set to come into effect
The Australian Tax Office has released an information bulletin reminding brewers about the changes being made to excise from 1 July.