Spending your tax return in the bush can help drought stricken communities
Tourism Minister Stuart Ayres is encouraging Aussies to spend their tax return this year on a bush getaway.
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TOURISM Minister Stuart Ayres is encouraging Aussies to spend their tax return on a bush getaway to help inject cash back into regional communities.
The worst drought in living memory continues to cripple the economies of regional towns, with The Daily Telegraph’s Bush Summit last month showing any extra income to these areas is very well received.
Mr Ayres said the new tax bracket changes mean middle income earners paid $48,000 to $90,000 a year will now receive a tax bonus of up to $1,080.
He said Aussies earning between $37,000 and $47,999 will receive at least $255, while those earning between $90,001 and $126,000 will also get up to $1080.
“Make it a feel good tax cut by treating yourself to a mini break and helping regional communities at the same time,” Mr Ayres told The Daily Telegraph.
“With world class food, beverage and experiences on our door step there has never been a better time to visit regional NSW.”
“Tourism is one of the best ways to help regional towns in times of drought. Over 90,000 people are employed in the visitor economy across regional NSW,” Mr Ayres said.
In the year to March 2019, NSW hosted 40 million overnight visitors who spent nearly $33 billion. Mr Ayres said NSW’s geography, arts and sporting events were continuing to attract millions of domestic and international tourists.
“NSW has everything from Outback tours to alpine high country, six World Heritage Areas, 14 wine regions, 850 national parks and reserves and a coastline with over 720 stunning beaches,” he said.
“With options for every budget, I strongly encourage Australians to make the most of this tax time bonus and book a short stay in NSW.”
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