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New ATO guidance on “who is an employee?”
The ATO recently issued a ruling which explains when an individual is an 'employee' of an entity for pay as you go ('PAYG') withholding purposes.

Random ATO audits ensure employment tax compliance for businesses.
The ATO has recently initiated random audits on businesses to assess their employment tax compliance and proper record-keeping.

Higher PAYG withholding rates continue to apply to backpackers.
The High Court has held that the 'working holiday maker tax' (also known as the 'backpackers tax') did not apply to a taxpayer on a working holiday visa from the United Kingdom who was also an Australian tax resident.

COVID-19 vaccination incentives and rewards.
The ATO has reminded employers to consider their tax and super obligations when employees are provided with incentives or rewards for getting their COVID-19 vaccination.