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Tax

The Tax Advisory Committee exists to support the development of tax thought leadership whilst supporting the discussion and formation of tax policy and reform relevant to ARA members and the wider retail industry.

Consisting of financial executives and Heads of Taxes of its member organisations, this Advisory Committee provides guidance to the ARA and its members on:

Australian tax compliance, policy and reform
Good tax governance and corporate tax citizenship
Tax best practice

Eligibility: Heads of Tax, CFOs and equivalent roles nominated by premium ARA members.

Achievements

Developed position statements for GST, Property Tax and Employment Taxes

Purpose

The ARA’s Tax Advisory Committee will help its members succeed by connecting them to a network of other tax professionals, regulatory bodies and associations, and industry leaders. The Committee will also guide the ARA’s advocacy across tax policy issues affecting its members and the sector. The Committee will also guide the ARA’s advocacy across tax policy issues affecting its members and the sector across key issues.

Key Recent Issues

Federal and state budget measures, including industry support and stimulus programs
Payroll tax
GST
Tax simplification
Harmonisation of state-based taxes

Participating Retailers include:

Mecca, Battery World, Coles, Myer, Woolworths, The Iconic, Australia Post and more.

Committee Leaders

Abs Osseiran Tax Partner, Deloitte Australia

UPCOMING EVENTS

Online

ARA First Responders Day 2022

First Responders Day is an online and in-store event to encourage first responders to connect with the retail industry so we can say “thank you” for their efforts in protecting our community.