Grants and subsidies

Whether you pay tax on grants and subsidies you receive depends on why you got the payment and what you used it for.

Tax technical

Our tax technical website has information about GST and income tax on grants and subsidies.

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Government grants and subsidies Government grants and subsidies are made from public funds by local and central government. They support a particular industry, cause or purpose, or an event like a natural disaster.
Non-government grants and subsidies Grants or subsidies may come from an organisation that is not part of local or central government, for example, a charity, bank or industry group.
Natural disasters specified suspensory loans and wage subsidies Information on grants and subsidies for specific events or situations.