Calculating land tax
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The land tax threshold for owners
There are different types of Queensland land owners who may be liable to pay land tax. Owners include individuals, absentees, companies and trustees.
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Taxable value of land
The taxable value of land is used to calculate an owner’s land tax. Find out when the statutory land value or averaged value (including averaging factor) is the taxable value.
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Rates for individuals
See the land tax rates for individuals and examples of how they are used to calculate land tax.
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Rates for companies, trusts and absentees
See the land tax rates for companies, trustees and absentees, and examples of how they are used to calculate land tax.
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Exemptions
Several land tax exemptions are available for liable owners. You can claim an exemption if you meet the requirements and submit the right form.
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Land tax subdivider discount
Learn about the land tax subdivider discount requirements and your obligations if you receive it. Use the interactive help to work out if you are eligible.
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Land tax: home exemption eligibility tester
An owner may be eligible for a land tax exemption if they use land wholly or partly as their principal place of residence.
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Absentees for land tax
Absentees for land tax are owners who usually don’t live in Australia. Find out how we determine your absentee status and about the absentee surcharge.
Contact us
Land tax
For land tax enquiries:
- complete an online enquiry form
- call 1300 300 734 (Australia) or +61 7 3227 6044 (overseas).
Calculate your land tax
Use our land tax estimator to find out how much land tax you may have to pay.
