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1. I let a property on 1 July 2014 for $30,000 per month. Rates for the 3 quarters to 31 March 2015 paid by me amounted to $12,000. How is Property Tax computed for 2014/15? Do I have to pay Provisional Property Tax for 2015/16?

 

$

Rent for 9 months ($30,000 x 9)

270,000

Less: rates paid by owner

(12,000)

 

258,000

Less: 20% allowance for repairs and outgoings

(51,600)

Net assessable value (NAV)

206,400

2014/15 Property Tax @15%

30,960

Calculation of Provisional Property Tax for 2015/16 is based on the NAV for 2014/15, but grossed up to 12 months, as follows:

 

 

$

Estimated NAV ($206,400 [see above] x 12 / 9)

275,200

2015/16 Provisional Property Tax @15%

41,280

You will receive a Property Tax demand note that carries two components:

 

 

$

2014/15 Property Tax

30,960

2015/16 Provisional Property Tax

41,280

Total tax payable

72,240