About us

The ACT Revenue Office is a division within the Department of Treasury (external site).

The ACT Revenue Office assists the ACT Government to:

• develop a simple and equitable tax system for the ACT; and
• implement administrative and regulatory processes for revenue collection which are efficient and cost effective. 

The ACT Revenue Office has the following business units:

Advice and Assessments

Operates the Customer Service Centre.  Administers tax laws and provides advice relating to ACT taxes.

Compliance

Maintains and enforces compliance with all ACT tax legislation.

Finance, Reporting and Projects

Provides financial management and reporting services.  Administers the Home Loan Portfolio on behalf of the ACT Commissioner for Housing.

Policy

Provides advice on ACT tax legislation and prepares amendments to legislation.  An independent sub-unit deals with all objections for assessments and decisions and any subsequent merits review.

Research and Continuous Improvement

Provides advice on governance, probity and service delivery to Government and taxpayers.  Responsible for publications.

Revenue Accounts

Administers Rates, Land Tax, Payroll Tax and other return taxes.  Maintains revenue accounts, including debt recovery.