The 2008 NSW State Budget contained significant changes to future NSW thresholds by CPI indexing the thresholds and included 3 reductions in the rate over the next 3 years. The 2008 Amending Act included additional changes to grouping and charities. Harmonisation of payroll tax between the States receives its biggest change 1st July 2008 when all 8 jurisdictions amend their Acts in 8 key areas. This event discussed recent changes and issues affecting payroll tax. A (general) tax update was also presented.