Taxation

Services Provided :

• Advice on University GST, FBT and International Taxation
• Preparation and lodgement of University BAS returns
• Preparation and lodgement of University FBT returns
• Assessment and recording of Fringe Benefits provided to employees

How to Request Services :

University ABNs:

The Australian Business Numbers ("ABN") and GST registrations for Murdoch University and its subsidiary entities can be found below:

• Murdoch University ABN

• Murdoch Foundation ABN

• Murdoch Vet Trust ABN

• MurdochLink ABN

• Murdoch Retirement Services ABN

• ICL ABN

University Charity Tax Concessions:

Murdoch University is endorsed as an "Income Tax Exempt Charitable Entity"; therefore we do not pay income tax or capital gains tax.  A copy of the endorsement notice is located here and confirmation of post July 2005 endorsement for Charity Tax Concessions is located here.

University DGR Endorsements:

Murdoch University, Murdoch University Foundation and the Murdoch University Veterinary Trust are also each endorsed as a Deductible Gift Recipient ("DGR").  A copy of each endorsement is attached below.  Donations over $2 of money or property to each of these entities are deductible to the donor.  However, strict requirements apply and queries about specific donations should be directed to either Murdoch Foundation or the Senior Taxation Accountant.

• MU DGR Endorsement

• Vet Trust DGR Endorsement

• Murdoch Foundation DGR Endorsement

Taxation Manual:

• Taxation Manual

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER :

This Murdoch Taxation Manual has been developed following a collaborative effort involving all four publicly funded WA Universities. All four WA Universities share this Taxation Manual. No person should rely on the contents of this tax manual without first obtaining advice from your University's tax accountant or other qualified professional. This tax manual has been provided as a general reference guide, on the terms and understanding that the authors are not responsible for the results of any actions taken on the basis of information in this tax manual, nor for any error or omission therein. The authors and all Universities involved in the development and update of this tax manual expressly disclaim all and any liability and responsibility to any person, in respect of anything done or omitted to be done by any such person in reliance, whether wholly or partially, upon the whole or any part of the contents of this tax manual. You should not rely on this tax manual for your personal income tax obligations.

Questions & Answers :

• Fringe benefits Tax (FBT)