As a not-for-profit, various taxes and exemptions may apply to the management of the SLSC. SLSCs must apply for these exemptions; they are NOT provided as part of registration with ACNC. These may include:
- Income tax – SLSCs are exempt when registered with ACNC and endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO)
- Goods and services tax – there is a range of GST concessions that may be applied to SLSC fundraising activities
- Fringe benefits tax reductions or exemptions on certain benefits provided to employees and their associates.
Most SLSCs hold authority as a registered charity with the ACNC to have Deductible Gift Recipient status from the ATO for fundraising and to receive a range of other concessions, benefits or exemption available to charities under Commonwealth law.