Update on taxi travel/ride-sourcing
Editor: As we mentioned in the last edition, the ATO has confirmed that people who provide ride-sourcing services are providing ‘taxi travel’ under the GST law. The existing tax law therefore applies to them and so such drivers are required to register for GST regardless of their turnover.
Recognising that some taxpayers may need to take some corrective actions, the ATO is allowing drivers until 1 August 2015 to get an ABN and register for GST.