The Fair Work Commission has determined that a Philippines based “independent contractor” was an employee unfairly dismissed by her Australian employer.
Like us, you are probably curious how a foreign national living in the Philippines, who had an ‘independent contractors’ agreement with an Australian company, could be classified as an Australian […]
The cost of living has eased over the past year but consumers are still under pressure. For business, planning is the key to managing Christmas volatility.
The countdown to Christmas is on and we’re in the midst of a headlong rush to maximise any remaining opportunities before the Christmas lull. Busy […]
Multinational ride-sharing system Uber has successfully contested six Revenue NSW payroll tax assessments totalling over $81.5 million. The assessments were issued on the basis that Uber drivers were employees and therefore payroll tax was payable.
The Payroll Tax Act 2007 (NSW) imposes the tax on all taxable wages paid or payable […]
ASIC’s annual insolvency data shows corporate business failure is up 39% compared to last financial year. The industries with the highest representation were construction, accommodation and food services at the top of the list.
Restructuring appointments grew by over 200% in 2023-24. Small business restructuring allows eligible companies – those whose […]
The Government has amended the legislation guiding registered tax practitioners to include compulsory reporting of material uncorrected errors to the Tax Commissioner.
The Government has legislated a series of changes to the Tax Agents Services Act 2009 that place additional requirements on registered tax practitioners and how they interact with clients.
The […]
Breaking up is hard to do. Beyond the emotional and financial turmoil divorce creates, there are a number of issues that need to be resolved.
What happens when there is a family company?
For couples that have assets tied up in a company, the tax consequences of any settlements paid from the […]
A new issues paper from Treasury’s Competition Review questions whether non-competes and other restraints are limiting job opportunities and movement.
A recent Australian Bureau of Statistics(ABS) survey found that 46.9% of businesses surveyed used some kind of restraint clause, including for workers in non-executive roles. The survey also found 20.8% of […]
For many small business owners, their business is their largest asset and for many, one that is expected to help fund their retirement. But what is your business really worth and what sets a high value business apart?
Every business owner is naturally curious about just how much their business is […]
It’s not uncommon for business owners to pour their money into a business to get it up and running and to sustain it until it can survive on its own. A recent case highlights the dangers of taking money out of a company without carefully considering the tax implications.
A case […]
Just because an agreement states that a worker is an independent contractor, this does not mean that they are a contractor for tax and superannuation purposes, new guidance from the ATO warns.
Where there is a written contract, the rights and obligations of the contract need to support that an independent […]
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