The challenge to stop Backpackers Tax

An international tax accounting company legally challenged the Coalition Government's controversial backpacker tax to see its measure overturned.

Backpackers

Backpackers are chronically underpaid in Australia Source: Thalia Laundy

US-based firm Taxback.com, challernged the tax on working holiday makers which introduced in 2017 and meant any foreigner on 417 or 462 visas who earned under $18,200 would need to pay 15 per cent tax, unlike Australians who were not taxed on similar earnings.

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By Davide Schiappapietra
Source: ABC, Australian Financial Review

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