4629.0.55.001 - Discussion Paper: Environmental taxes in Australia

4629.0.55.001 - Discussion Paper: Environmental taxes in Australia - Experimental new statistics, 2000-2011

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INTRODUCTION

There are at least 125 types of taxes paid by Australians every year. Of these, the majority are levied by the Australian government. In 2009-10, just below 15 million individuals, companies, partnerships and trusts lodged a tax return in Australia, with individuals representing the largest tax payer category at 85%.